Reinhardt's 2nd goal leads Panthers past the Rangers 3-2, spoils Jonathan Quick's last game in net

Cole Reinhardt scored the game-winning goal in the final minutes to defeat the Rangers and send Jonathan Quick into retirement.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the final moments of a hockey game, with the goaltender's equipment and the puck breaking down into fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes of color, representing the intensity and drama of Jonathan Quick's last game.In the final moments of his NHL career, legendary goaltender Jonathan Quick faces a barrage of shots as the Florida Panthers mount a late comeback to spoil his farewell.Sunrise Today

In Jonathan Quick's final NHL game, the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 on a late goal by Cole Reinhardt. Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, announced his retirement before the game after 19 seasons in the league. Reinhardt scored twice for the Panthers, including the game-winner with 1:50 remaining to break a 2-2 tie and spoil Quick's farewell.

Why it matters

Quick's retirement marks the end of an era, as he was one of the league's most decorated and accomplished goaltenders of the past two decades. The game-winning goal by Reinhardt also showcases the Panthers' ability to win close, hard-fought games against playoff-contending teams like the Rangers.

The details

Reinhardt broke a 2-2 tie late in the third period, beating Quick on the glove side for his second goal of the game. The Rangers had tied the score at 2-2 in the second period on goals by Matthew Robertson and Gabe Perreault, but were unable to get the go-ahead goal past Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov, who made 24 saves. Florida jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Reinhardt and Mackie Samoskevich.

  • Quick announced his retirement before Monday's game.
  • Reinhardt scored the game-winning goal with 1:50 remaining in the third period.

The players

Cole Reinhardt

A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Jonathan Quick's final NHL game.

Jonathan Quick

A three-time Stanley Cup champion goaltender who announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons, the last of which was spent with the New York Rangers.

Daniil Tarasov

The Florida Panthers' goaltender who made 24 saves to preserve the victory in Jonathan Quick's final game.

Matthew Robertson

A Rangers forward who scored one of New York's two goals in the game.

Gabe Perreault

A Rangers forward who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“It was an honor to be on the ice for Jonathan Quick's final game. He's a true legend of the game and we're glad we could send him out with a win, even if it wasn't the result he wanted.”

— Cole Reinhardt, Panthers Forward

What’s next

The Rangers will look to end their three-game losing streak when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. The Panthers will host the Detroit Red Wings on the same night.

The takeaway

Jonathan Quick's retirement marks the end of an era for one of the NHL's most accomplished goaltenders of the 21st century. While the Rangers were unable to give him a victory in his final game, the Panthers' late heroics by Cole Reinhardt provided an exciting finish to Quick's storied career.