The video tribute came before the game, the Rangers giving their due to Ryan McDonagh, Dan Girardi and J.T. Miller, who once were part of deep playoff runs in New York and now will shoot for the Cup in Tampa Bay.
The battered fans at the Blueshirts’ Garden finale responded with a resounding ovation.
“It was a cool experience, what they did for us,” Miller said following the Lightning’s 7-3 wipeout of his former team Friday. “It was definitely emotional.”
Miller, who has landed on a line with Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov, recorded a goal and an assist in 16:33.