Last spring, the Carolina Hurricanes were defeated by the New York Rangers in a tight, seven-game series. The elimination was a disappointment in an otherwise successful season.
Shaking off the disappointment, the Hurricanes have responded well this season under Rod Brind’Amour.
The Rangers have taken a step back thus far but still, have plenty of firepower.
Tonight, Carolina visits the world’s most famous arena to take on the division rival. Days after the ball dropped in Times Square to ring in the New Year, the Hurricanes look to continue a record-winning streak.
Although the Rangers have played inconsistently to start the season, they are 7-2-1 in their last ten games.