Artemi Panarin recorded his sixth career hat trick, Vincent Trocheck notched a goal and three assists and the New York Rangers whipped the host Tampa Bay Lightning 5–1 on Saturday night.
In tying his career high with four points, Trocheck had helpers on two of Panarin’s goals and Chris Kreider’s marker. Trocheck’s tally marked his third game-winner of the season for the Rangers, who went 9–5–0 in December. Alexis Lafreniere recorded two assists, while goaltender Igor Shesterkin had 34 saves and recorded his fifth consecutive win.
