After defending home ice in the opening two games of this series, the Rangers find themselves heading back home with the series deadlocked at 2-2. Tampa Bay returned the favor by winning both games at Amalie Arena, and suddenly the defending Stanley Cup Champions look like they are back.
1st Period
Heading into this game down their number two center in Ryan Strome, the Rangers didn’t do themselves any favors with their slow start. Just over two minutes after the opening faceoff, Tampa Bay’s fourth line made the Rangers pay as they jumped out to an early 1-0 lead.