Bantering Points: 5/1/23

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks heard from Vincent Trocheck about the attitude in the locker room as the Blueshirts head into yet another Game 7 (NY Post)

Mollie Walker notes that although a number of the faces are different compared to the 2022 team, the 2023 Rangers are hoping they can replicate the Game 7 magic last year's squad was able to create (NY Post)

Walker also highlights the need for New York's star players to shine if they want to help their team advance to the second round (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson relays word that in spite of Artemiy Panarin's sub-par performance in the playoffs thus far, the Rangers' highest paid player is maintaining a positive mindset (Newsday)

Vincent Mercogliano poses seven questions ahead of tonight's winner take all Game 7 (LoHud)

Brendan Azoff lists three things to watch for when the Rangers and Devils take the ice later today (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins in Game 7 by a score of 4-3 in overtime, eliminating a Bruins team that set an NHL record for wins and points during the regular season (TSN)

The Seattle Kraken knocked off the defending champion Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 7 to win their first playoff series in franchise history (NHL.com)