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The Rangers and Lightning put on a goal-scoring clinic in the first period on Wednesday in Tampa Bay, tallying a combined seven goals with seven different skaters finding the back of the net.

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The wild opening frame marked the first time two teams notched seven-plus goals in a first period since March 16, 2023.

The four goals scored through the first 7:08 marked the fastest time that teams had combined for that many goals this season.

The Rangers had not scored four goals in a first period since April 10 against the Islanders.

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