Durzi scores in OT, Mammoth rally past Rangers
“We had some good shifts in the third but not nearly enough to protect the lead and play a little more offense, play a little more in their zone,” Zibanejad said. “That’s something we have to do a better job of.”
Lafreniere gave New York a 1-0 lead by scoring a power-play goal from in front of the net at 8:29 of the second period.
Guenther tied it 1-1 by scoring off his own rebound at 12:38, a play started with Panarin’s turnover on Utah’s blue line.
Trocheck gave New York a 2-1 lead at 16:36, scoring a 5-on-3 power-play goal with a netfront deflection of Panarin’s shot from above the left circle at 16:36.
But Carcone tied it 2-2 at 6:15 of the third period with a strong solo effort. He had his right hand on his stick as he carried the puck and fended off Urho Vaakanainen before pulling it to his forehand in time to stuff in it past Quick.
“What I liked the most is the way we reacted in the third, the pace we had, the drive and grit we had in the third,” Tourigny said. “We found a way to score big goals and get the win.”
NOTES: Schmaltz’s assist on Durzi’s goal was his 100th point in a Utah uniform (34 goals, 66 assists). … Following the game, Utah traded defenseman Juuso Valimaki to the Carolina Hurricanes for future considerations. … Panarin has 94 multiassist games, fifth in Rangers history and two behind Mark Messier.
