#What Rangers must do to keep rolling in Game 5

#What Rangers must do to keep rolling in Game 5

“What Rangers must do to keep rolling in Game 5” The narrative of postseason hockey can change on a dime. Headed into the weekend, the Rangers were on their heels, needing to find a way to pull out a win at Madison Square Garden to keep their hopes of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final…

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#Rangers hurt by faceoff woes vs. Hurricanes

#Rangers hurt by faceoff woes vs. Hurricanes

“Rangers hurt by faceoff woes vs. Hurricanes” Perhaps it is time for Chris Drury to speed dial Pierre Racicot. Remember back in training camp when the Blueshirts’ newly minted president-general manager invited the newly retired NHL linesman to work with the team on its perpetual issues at the faceoff dots? Racicot’s counsel paid some dividends…

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#Hurricanes’ Antti Raanta using lessons from Henrik Lundqvist

#Hurricanes’ Antti Raanta using lessons from Henrik Lundqvist

“Hurricanes’ Antti Raanta using lessons from Henrik Lundqvist” Sitting at the podium and facing a question about Carolina backup goaltender Antti Raanta following the Hurricanes’ victory over the Rangers in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series, Brendan Smith’s mind drifted to Henrik Lundqvist.  Smith, who joined the Rangers during the 2016-17 season, was not…

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#Rangers blanked by Hurricanes in Game 2 loss

#Rangers blanked by Hurricanes in Game 2 loss

“Rangers blanked by Hurricanes in Game 2 loss” RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers are headed back to New York trailing two games to none in their second-round series against the Hurricanes.  Between their stagnant offense, power-play struggles and slim contributions from their top guns, the Rangers didn’t do much to counter the limited offense the…

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#Antti Raanta stymies ex-Rangers mates to steal Game 1

#Antti Raanta stymies ex-Rangers mates to steal Game 1

“Antti Raanta stymies ex-Rangers mates to steal Game 1” RALEIGH, N.C. — This was the goaltender who pushed Henrik Lundqvist to the bench for four straight games midway through the 2016-17 season, when such a thing had never ever been done before. This was the goaltender who introduced himself to Rangerstown on the first day…

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#Hurricanes restrict Rangers fans from buying tickets

#Hurricanes restrict Rangers fans from buying tickets

“Hurricanes restrict Rangers fans from buying tickets” The Carolina Hurricanes are trying to keep Rangers fans from flooding their building. The Hurricanes host Games 1 and 2 of the second-round series — as well Games 5 and 7, if necessary — starting on Wednesday at PNC Arena. They’ve resorted to limiting ticket sales to buyers…

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#Hurricanes have edge historically against Rangers

#Hurricanes have edge historically against Rangers

“Hurricanes have edge historically against Rangers” The Rangers lost the regular-season series with the Hurricanes 3-1. And were swept in their lone playoff matchup — albeit in a best-of-five qualifying-round series in the 2020 bubble playoffs. Here’s a look back:  Regular-season recap  Jan. 21 in Raleigh, N.C.  Hurricanes 6, Rangers 3  The Hurricanes dominated the…

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