Panthers Win ECF Game 1 in Overtime

Tkachuk's Late Goal Gives Florida Advantage

Panthers' resilience shines in Game 1 win

The Florida Panthers came away with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night.

Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal with just 49 seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the series.

Sergei Bobrovsky was brilliant in goal for the Panthers, stopping 36 shots. He was especially strong in the third period, when the Rangers had a number of good chances to tie the game.

The Panthers played with great intensity and determination throughout the game, and they never gave up, even when they fell behind 2-0 in the second period.

The Rangers played well, but they couldn't match the Panthers' energy and drive. They also struggled to generate offense, especially in the overtime period.

The Panthers will now have a chance to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Friday night.