The Hurricanes take on the Rangers tonight on the second leg of a back-to-back as they look to become the first qualifying round team to clinch their playoff position. The Canes have outgunned the Rangers up to this point, holding New York to just three goals in two games. A win for the Hurricanes tonight would send them through to face the third or fourth seed in the Eastern Conference at the conclusion of the round robin series.
Game Notes
- The Canes have largely neutralized the Rangers power play through the first two games, allowing only one goal on 11 opportunities.