The New York Rangers have won four straight games and have points in six consecutive contests (5-0-1) but they face a Carolina Hurricanes that’s even hotter.
As the Rangers hit the road for 10 out of the next 14 games, they face a Canes squad who are 9-0-1 in their last 10 matches. However, the Blueshirts got an instant energy jolt out two new trade acquisitions in forward Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola
In beating the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Friday night, Tarasenko scored on his first shot with the team and earned first star honors.