Apr 3, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; The linesman drops the puck for a face-off between New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) and Buffalo Sabres center Riley Sheahan (15) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
There were a couple positives that came out of the New York Rangers shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They did salvage a badly needed point so their slim playoff hopes remain alive. Vitali Kravtsov’s debut exceeded expectations. He played well in 12 minutes of even strength ice time and came inches from being the hero and scoring the game winning goal.