Bantering Points: 4/5/23

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker heard from Artemi Panarin about his desire for the Blueshirts to work their way into the "dirty" areas of the ice as the playoffs draw near (NY Post)

Larry Brooks relays word that based on yesterday's practice session, Ryan Lindgren is set to return to the lineup for tonight's pivotal matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson notes that although Ryan Lindgren was a full participant in practice, Patrick Kane was not on the ice as he took a day away from the rink (Newsday)

Around the NHL:

Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender Ilya Samsonov opted against wearing a Pride decal on his helmet for his team's Pride Night, something the rest of his teammates were able to do (Sportsnet)

The Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a 2-1 margin in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff race, vaulting the Panthers into the top wild card spot, knocking the Pittsburgh Penguins out of playoff position, and all but ending any hopes of a late season playoff push from the Sabres (TSN)