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By now, it has become apparent that the New York Rangers' path to victory against the Florida Panthers in this Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff series will be counterpunching.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Igor Shesterkin gave the New York Rangers a chance. Alex Wennberg got just enough of his stick on the puck to become the hero.

Alex Wennberg’s deflection goal 5:35 into overtime lifted the New York Rangers to a 5-4 overtime win over the Florida Panthers in a wild one from Amerant Bank…

Rangers steal Game 3 in Florida against the Panthers.

The notion of the New York Rangers standing as a moving target for the Florida Panthers in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff series certainly has its merits.

The Rangers were badly outplayed in the third period and well into overtime by the hosts.

The Florida Panthers dominated the New York Rangers in most statistical categories in Game 3, except for goaltending and defensive coverage mistakes. The differences in those areas are why the Panthers are hoping to even up the Eastern Conference Final series in Game 4 Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., and why the Rangers are seeking a 3-1 lead.

Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday.

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Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday.