Rangers Rally Past Predators with 3 Straight Goals: Game Recap

Adam Fox notched three assists for the Rangers (17-4-1), who are on a hot streak with five wins in their last six games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin was a standout, making 36 saves.

Ryan O’Reilly contributed one goal and one assist for the Predators (11-12-0), but unfortunately, his efforts couldn’t halt their two-game losing streak. Kevin Lankinen stood firm with 23 saves.

Ryan Lindgren broke the tie and secured the Rangers’ lead at 4-3 just 5:10 into the third period, with a shot from the left circle that ricocheted off Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and into the net.

It was O’Reilly who put the Predators ahead 1-0 at 6:19 of the first period with a skillful wrist shot from the left circle, beating Shesterkin’s blocker.

Shortly after, Roman Josi added to the Predators’ lead with a power-play goal at 15:52 of the first period, demonstrating their offensive prowess.

Jacob Trouba stepped up for the Rangers, narrowing the gap to 2-1 just 31 seconds into the second period with a well-placed shot from behind the net by Trocheck.

Colton Sissons then extended the Predators’ lead to 3-1 at 7:28 of the second period with a short-handed breakaway goal, displaying impressive skill and teamwork.

Chris Kreider pulled the Rangers closer with a goal at 8:52 of the second period, showcasing his aerial prowess by batting his own rebound out of the air as a power play expired.

Trocheck then tied the game 3-3 just 19 seconds later with a clever redirection of Mika Zibanejad’s pass to the slot on the power play.