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Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers get look at Rangers' additions

  • On Sunday, the New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 at Madison Square Garden, with rookie Adam Sykora scoring the opening goal and goalie Igor Shesterkin making 27 saves.
  • Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention, marking a stark shift from their Eastern Conference finals meeting two years ago as they approach the draft lottery.
  • Video review overturned Matthew Tkachuk's apparent go-ahead goal early in the third period, ruling the play offside and keeping the game scoreless until Sykora's breakthrough at 5:10.
  • Conor Sheary extended the lead with a short-handed goal, and Adam Fox added an empty-netter to secure the win, though Mackie Samoskevich scored late to spoil Shesterkin's shutout bid.
  • With only eight games remaining, the Rangers are using the season's final stretch to evaluate young talent like Sykora, giving prospects a chance to prove they belong at the NHL level.
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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
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