Florida Panthers at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers on Mar 29, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, New York Rangers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| New York Rangers score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Adam Fox | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:52 | 0.22 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:20 | 1.08 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 05:10 | NYR | Adam Sykora | Adam Fox, Noah Laba | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 11:14 | NYR | Conor Sheary | J.T. Miller | 4v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 16:06 | NYR | Adam Fox | Will Borgen | 5v6 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 19:19 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | Jesper Boqvist, Mike Benning | 5v5 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Hits | 15 | 24 |
| Blocks | 10 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.28 | 1.04 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:03 | 0.67 | 0.87 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.07 | 0.78 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.57 | 0.66 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:14 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.31 | 0.56 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.07 | 0.17 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:41 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.10 | -0.29 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:52 | 0.22 | 1.59 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:20 | 1.08 | 1.51 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:03 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.28 | 0.48 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.06 | 0.37 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.20 | 0.31 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.33 | -0.18 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:35 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.29 | -0.27 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
| Drew Fortescue | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.02 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 19 | 21 | 90.0% | -0.12 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.00 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 3–1 on Mar 29, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 2.91 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.13 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Adam Fox led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.0 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 3–1 on Mar 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 3, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Fox led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.91 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.13, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 27 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 21. High-danger chances went 19 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 of 21 (-0.12 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 of 27 (2.0 goals saved above expected).