Kane was benched after earning four penalty minutes and seeing only 14 minutes of ice time, while Panarin suffered a massive demotion from the top line to the third line after finishing the game with a minus-three plus-minus rating. The Rangers now find themselves down 2-3 in the series against the Devils, and they must win their next game to stay alive in the playoffs.
The Rangers were hoping that Kane and Panarin could provide the much-needed spark for a deep playoff run, but they have faltered at the most crucial time. It's now up to the entire team to step up and save their season, but it won't be an easy task against a tough Devils team.