Kartye's Double Buries Lightning in Finale

In a regular-season sendoff that felt like a playoff grudge match, the Rangers lean on Kartye's hot stick to outlast the Lightning on the final night for both squads. Front offices around the league know these meaningless games on paper often reveal the real pulse of contenders heading into the postseason grind. With Tampa's backs against the wall after a sloppy year, this loss stings extra as they eye their first-round draw.