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  • Gives Rangers life in final minutes
    Panarin scored his fifth goal of the postseason in Saturday's 2-1 season-ending loss to Florida in Game 6.

    Advice: Panarin hadn't scored in eight consecutive contests prior to Saturday before cutting Florida's lead to one in the final minutes of Game 6. It was only his fourth point of the series after producing 11 points in 10 outings across the first two rounds. The 32-year-old concludes the postseason with 15 points (five goals) and a minus-2 rating in 16 appearances. Panarin has two years remaining on his contract with the Rangers heading into the offseason. Rotowire.com Today, 9:57 pm
     
  • Snags helper in win
    Ekblad recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers in Game 5.

    Advice: Ekblad was able to bring his six-game pointless streak to a close with his helper Thursday but remains mired in a 29-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 20 versus the Senators. While the blueliner should continue to register plenty of hits and blocks in the postseason, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him suddenly producing points regularly. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:17 am
     
  • Two apples in loss
    Zibanejad had two primary assists in Thursday's 3-2 loss against the Panthers in Game 5.

    Advice: Zibanejad's two helpers in Thursday's loss moved him past teammate Vincent Trocheck for the team lead in assists during the postseason. Surprisingly, it was Zibanejad's first two points of the series after logging 14 points in 10 games throughout the first two rounds. The 31-year-old center did not record a shot on goal Thursday, but he had a plus-1 rating in 24:03 of ice time, the most of any Ranger. In 15 playoff contests to this point, Zibanejad has 16 points and a team-leading 13 assists with an even plus-minus rating. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:54 am
     
  • Nets power-play goal
    Trocheck contributed a power-play goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to Florida in Game 4 on Tuesday.

    Advice: Trocheck opened the scoring at 8:51 of the first period, extending his scoring streak to three games. He has two goals and five points over that stretch, bringing him up to eight markers and 19 points through 14 playoff contests this year. He's been particularly effective with the man advantage, supplying nine postseason points on the power play. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:26 am
     
  • Records two helpers in Game 4
    Panarin registered a pair of assists, including one with the man advantage, in Game 4 against the Panthers on Tuesday.

    Advice: Despite his two-point effort, Panarin remains mired in a seven-game goal drought during which he has recorded just 14 shots. Still, the 32-year-old winger continues to find ways to produce, though his effort Tuesday wasn't enough to help secure a victory for New York. If the Rangers are going to make the Stanley Cup Finals, they will likely need Panarin to start finding the back of the net. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:15 am
     
  • Distributes two assists
    Tkachuk recorded two assists (one on the power play), seven shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 3.

    Advice: Tkachuk helped out on a Sam Reinhart power-play tally in the first period and also set up Gustav Forsling's equalizer in the third. This was Tkachuk's second multi-point effort in three Eastern Conference Finals games. The winger has played his usual excellent game with five goals, 13 helpers, 53 shots, 39 hits, 19 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 14 playoff outings in a top-six role. Rotowire.com Sunday, 7:10 pm
     
  • Provides pair of helpers
    Trocheck recorded two assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 3.

    Advice: Trocheck set up Alexis Lafreniere's first-period tally and a shorthanded goal by Barclay Goodrow in the second. This postseason has been a highlight reel for Trocheck, who has eight multi-point efforts in 13 contests. He's picked up seven goals, 11 assists, 37 shots on net, 47 hits, 13 blocks and a plus-2 rating while earning eight of his points on the power play. Look for the 30-year-old center to continue playing a significant role in the Rangers' top six and on the first power-play unit. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:42 pm
     
  • Helps New York tie series
    Trocheck scored a goal and assisted on the game-winner in overtime in Friday's 2-1 win over the Panthers in Game 2.

    Advice: After being held off the scoresheet in Game 1, Trocheck rebounded with a huge performance in Friday's win to help New York even the series. He opened the scoring in the first period before assisting on Barclay Goodrow's game-winner. Trocheck also had four shots on goal, six hits, four blocks and a plus-2 rating in 24:55 of ice time Friday night. The 30-year-old has been a force for New York in the playoffs -- he's tied for the team lead in goals and second in assists. The second-line center is up to seven goals and nine assists in 12 postseason appearances. Rotowire.com Friday, 10:25 pm
     
  • Most ice time of any forward
    Panarin didn't register a point in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1.

    Advice: Panarin was on the ice for almost 25 minutes in Wednesday's loss, but he was unable to provide any offensive production for New York. It's been a tough stretch for the star winger -- over his last four games Panarin only has two helpers and a minus-7 rating. The 32-year-old is up to four goals, seven assists and a minus-5 rating in 11 contests so far this postseason. Panarin and the Rangers will attempt to avoid falling into a two-game deficit in the series when they're back in action for Game 2 on Friday. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:55 am