The meeting in Tampa (USA) at the stadium "Amali Arena" ended with a score of 6:2 in favor of the hosts.

Among the winners, Russian forward Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and two assists.

In the current NHL season, the Russian scored 57 (21 + 36) points in 43 matches.

Earlier, the Rangers lost to Boston in the NHL, despite Igor Shesterkin's 32 saves.