Hockey
Tampa won the first victory in the series with the Rangers. Kucherov scored three points, and Shesterkin saved 48 shots
Nikita Kucherov / Photo: © Dirk Shadd / ZUMA Press / Global Look Press
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals.
As part of the winners, Nikita Kucherov scored the puck and made two assists. Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat scored once more. Goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevsky saved 28 shots.
The guests scored Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. Artemi Panarin made two assists. Goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin saved 48 shots.
The Rangers lead the series 2-1. The fourth match of the confrontation is scheduled for June 8.
NHL. Playoffs
Tampa Bay Lightning (Tampa) – New York Rangers (New York) – 3:2 (0:0, 1:2, 2:0)
Goals: Kucherov, 30:50 (bol.). Stamkos, 41:22 (bol.). Chambers, 59:18. — Zibanejad, 27:37 (bol.). Kreider, 29:44 (bol.).
Series score – 1-2
Source: Sportbox
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