The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Rangers in a 4-1 win to increase their lead in the best-of-five series, 2-0.
The Canes can thank blossoming superstar Andrei Svechnikov for the victory who scored not only his first career hat-trick, but also the franchises first ever playoff hat-trick. Forward Jordan Martinook collected the Hurricanes’ other goal, the first postseason goal of his career.
While the team’s relentless forecheck kept the Rangers mostly hemmed in, goaltender Petr Mrazek was called upon more than once to make a few spectacular saves for his team keeping Carolina on top.