Even when the New York Rangers play better, meltdowns and inability to rebound from adversity typically lead to losses.

The Lightning goalie was particularly tasked in the second period, stopping 17 of 18 Rangers shots. Less than five minutes into the third period, Vasilevskiy stretched for a glove save on Alexis ...

Yanni Gourde and Brandon Hagel also scored, and Jake Guentzel had three assists ... dives to defend the goal from New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) during the third period of ...

Yanni Gourde and Brandon Hagel also scored, and Jake Guentzel had three assists for playoff-bound Tampa Bay, which was 3 for 4 on the power play. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 38 shots. Mika ...

The Tampa Bay Lightning scored three goals in a minute, 45-second span in the first period and never looked back, cruising past the host New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) dives to defend the goal from New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière ...