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Alexis Lafreniere own goal lowlight of Rangers' shutout loss to Panthers in Game 1

The New York Rangers won their first seven games of the 2024 NHL playoffs on their way to the Eastern Conference final.

But now they trail a series for the first time this postseason after the Florida Panthers played a perfect defensive game to win 3-0 in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden.

Adding to the Rangers' frustration: They scored an own goal against New York goalie Igor Shesterkin in the third period.

Shesterkin tried clearing the puck out of harm's way, but Florida's Carter Verhaeghe picked it up along the boards.