Rangers Defeat Lightning 7-3 with Offensive Surge

TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Rangers erupted for seven goals, including a season-high output, to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on Wednesday night at Benchmark International Arena, securing their second consecutive victory and extending their strong road record to 8-1-1.

Will Cuylle and Vincent Trocheck each scored twice for the Rangers, who matched their total goal production from their first seven home games in this single outing. J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière and Will Borgen also found the net, while Artemi Panarin collected four assists. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 shots as New York improved to 8-7-2 overall.

The Lightning, who entered on a roll with six wins in their previous seven games, got goals from Scott Sabourin, Zemgus Girgensons and Jake Guentzel. Andrei Vasilevskiy was pulled after allowing five goals on just 13 shots through two periods, with Jonas Johansson making six saves in relief. Tampa Bay fell to 8-5-2, hampered by several injuries including defenseman Ryan McDonagh on injured reserve.

New York seized control early, scoring on all three of their first shots in the opening period to build a 4-3 lead. Cuylle opened the scoring at 1:08 on the power...