Rangers Conclude Season with 4–0 Shutout Victory Over Lightning
The New York Rangers closed out their 2024–25 NHL season with a commanding 4–0 shutout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 17 at Madison Square Garden. Despite missing the playoffs for the first time in four years, the Rangers delivered a dominant performance, leaving fans with a strong impression heading into the offseason.
Key Performances:
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Mika Zibanejad was instrumental in the victory, contributing two goals and an assist. His third-period goals sealed the win for New York.
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Vincent Trocheck opened the scoring with a short-handed goal, marking his 26th of the season.
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Chris Kreider added another goal early in the third period, assisted by Zibanejad. Kreider concluded the season with 22 goals, potentially marking his final game with the Rangers.
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Igor Shesterkin was exceptional in goal, stopping all 27 shots he faced to earn his sixth shutout of the season and the 21st of his career.d place in the Atlantic Division, rested starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, opting for Jonas Johansson, who made 18 saves in the loss.
Season Overview:
Finishing with a 39–36–7 record and 85 points, the Rangers fell short of the playoffs after three consecutive seasons with at least 107 points. The game also marked the end of an era, as longtime broadcaster Sam Rosen called his final game after 40 years with the team.
As the Rangers reflect on a season of unmet expectations, they now turn their focus to the future, aiming to build upon the strong performances of key players and address areas needing improvement in the upcoming offseason.
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