Rangers Take 2-0 Lead In Eastern Conference Finals

June 4, 2022 4:06 am

NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Rangers own a two-games-to-none lead in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals. Adam Fox set up the go-ahead and game-winning goals in a 3-2 decision over the Lightning. Kaapo Kakko broke a 1-1 tie late in the first period and Mika Zibanejad made it 3-1 81 seconds into the third. K’Andre Miller also scored and Chris Kreider had two assists for the Blueshirts. Igor Shesterkin turned back 29 shots. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, who will host Game 3 on Sunday. Nick Paul also scored for Tampa Bay.