Panarin scores sweet between-legs OT winner in Game 3

Rangers forward’s deflection gives team 3-0 series lead against Hurricanes

NYR@CAR R2, Gm3: Panarin tips the puck between his legs to win it in OT

By Anna Kulesa
@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

Breadman was as smooth as butter on Thursday.

Artemi Panarin scored a sweet between-the-legs overtime-winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at PNC Arena.

Early in overtime, the New York Rangers forward deflected teammate Vincent Trocheck’s backhand pass in front of the net past Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov. Panarin placed his stick between his legs and lifted his foot as the shot hit off his stick blade and into the net.

Blake Wheeler also got in on the overtime celebration. The veteran forward who is currently injured and goalie Jonathan Quick banged on the glass as the team surrounded Panarin.

The goal gave the Rangers a 3-2 win and a 3-0 series lead. It was Panarin’s fourth goal of the playoffs.

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