In the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes tried to prevent New York Rangers fans from buying tickets to home Hurricanes games. The Canes did this by only accepting billing addresses in North Carolina, South Carolina and southern Virginia. Anyone living outside those areas was unable to buy tickets directly from Ticketmaster.
Most NHL fans, regardless of team loyalty, could probably sympathize with the Canes.
Put nicely, Rangers fans are known for vocal support of their team and showing up at road games, especially during the playoffs. Ranger fans frequently start “Let’s go Rangers” chants at away arenas, audible even on TV.