New York Rangers Make History: Presidents’ Trophy Winners in Dominant Shutout Victory
The New York Rangers clinched the Presidents' Trophy for the NHL's best regular-season record by defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-0, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with a goal and an assist.
By the Numbers- The Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with 114 points, setting franchise records.
- Artemi Panarin finished with 120 points, the second most in Rangers history, and scored his 49th goal of the season.
- Igor Shesterkin secured his fourth shutout of the season and finished with a record of 36-17-2.
- Adam Fox, Jack Roslovic, and Alexis Lafreniere also scored for the Rangers.
The Ottawa Senators will miss the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, failing to secure a postseason berth since 2017.
State of Play- The Rangers finished with a league-best record, earning home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
- New York won 5 of their last 7 games and had a strong finish to the regular season.
- Igor Shesterkin's stellar performance in goal was a significant factor in the Rangers' success.
The Rangers will look to carry their momentum into the playoffs and make a strong push for the Stanley Cup.
Bottom LineWith the Presidents' Trophy in hand, the Rangers are poised for a competitive playoff run as they aim for another Stanley Cup victory.
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