Goodrow Scores in Overtime, Rangers Outlast Panthers 2–1 in Game 2 to Even Eastern Conference Final

Goodrow Scores in Overtime, Rangers Outlast Panthers 2–1 in Game 2 to Even Eastern Conference Final
New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Florida Panthers in overtime in New York on May 24, 2024. Julia Nikhinson/AP photo
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NEW YORK—Tough guy Matt Rempe added the excitement the Rangers lacked in Game 1 against the defending Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers. Linemate Barclay Goodrow gave New York and its fans something even more important—an overtime goal.

Goodrow scored 14:01 into the extra period to give the Rangers a 2–1 victory in Game 2 on Friday night, evening the conference final. The fourth-line center has four goals in the postseason, matching his total in 80 regular-season games.