The New York Rangers dropped the opening game of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers this afternoon as they were defeated 3-2 by the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers were a step behind the Hurricanes early in this game, and as a result, they surrendered the first goal just a minute into the game. It took the Rangers some time to get their feet under them, and by the time they got going, it was just a little too late.
Henrik Lundqvist made the surprise start in goal this afternoon after Igor Shesterkin was deemed “unfit to play” as the teams took the ice for warmups.