There was no place to go but up after Thursday night’s debacle in Tampa Bay. Fortunately, the Rangers got right back to the ice with a contest against Florida’s other team, the Panthers. Unfortunately, the Panthers came out on top, sending the Rangers back to New York with a 4-3 loss, and an 0-2 trip through the Sunshine State.
Ryan Strome – Since assuming top-line duties after Mika Zibanejad went out with an injury, Ryan Strome has been one of the team’s best forwards. Entering the contest, Strome had registered eight points in the elevated role and recorded a goal and an assist in this one.