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Victoria Matiash, Fantasy Hockey
Down three games to two in the Eastern Conference finals, the Rangers are one loss from packing it in for 2023-24. It’s high time for New York’s stars outside of the net — Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck et al. — to sparkle brightest.
While outmatched by Florida in several facets this series, the Rangers are still a pair of victories to the good, while losing the most recent two by just a single goal each. Now, with desperation on their side, and elite goaltending, they can be counted on to press hard right from the onset. Again, looking to contributions, finally in some cases, from their finest. If not now, when?
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New York Rangers at Florida Panthers
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 8 p.m. ET Watch live
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Game 6 Puck line: Rangers +1.5 (-200); Panthers -1.5 (+165)
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Game 6 Over/Under: 5.5 (+115/-135)
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Game 6 Money line: Rangers (+140); Panthers (-170)
NY Rangers To Lead After The 1st Period & To Win (+390). An aggressive, but tempered, start is key here. If the Rangers come out as hot as anticipated, and Igor Shesterkin continues to perform as well as he has, New York could conceivably escape with both the first-period victory and eventual W.
Chris Kreider Over 0.5 Total Goals (+200). The veteran forward is well recognized for making a habit of shining brightest, and contributing to the scoresheet, when it has mattered most. Remember the series-sealing hattrick against Carolina last round? Hardly anomalous behavior from the clutch 33-year-old. Even if New York ends up on the wrong side of Game 6, Kreider can be relied upon to go down swinging.
Sam Bennett Over 0.5 Total Power-Play Points (+500). Once more a standout for the Panthers this round, Bennett has three goals and two helpers to show for his productive prowess. While only one (an assist) has counted with the extra skater, that total could increase if the Rangers find themselves in penalty trouble. Sure, he skates on the second unit, but that’s why the number is so robust.
Artemi Panarin Anytime Goal Scorer & Igor Shesterkin To Record Over 29.5 Saves & NY Rangers To Win (+670). This doozy of a bundle should appeal most to those who believe Panarin is due to finally find the back of the net in this series. Because that certainly wouldn’t hurt the Rangers’ cause in securing the victory. Shesterkin has made 34, 37, and 33 saves in his last three contests.
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