Game 2: Rangers vs. Hurricanes
The Rangers fell to the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-0, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes lead the series, 2-0.
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Fans watch warm-ups prior to the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: A Carolina Hurricanes fan holds a sign during warmups prior to the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Antti Raanta #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes the first period stop on Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brendan Smith #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers tangle during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brendan Smith #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kevin Rooney #17 of the New York Rangers battle during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brendan Smith #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kevin Rooney #17 of the New York Rangers battle during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brady Skjei #76 of the Carolina Hurricanes trips up Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes sweeps the puck away from the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Antti Raanta #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes a water break during the first period against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes the first period save on h86in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers battle for the puck during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes knocks Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers off the puck during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes the first period save against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Antti Raanta #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes the first period save as Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers looks for the rebound in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brendan Smith #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a shorthanded goal at 15:54 of the second period against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brendan Smith #7 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a shorthanded goal at 15:54 of the second period against the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes the second period save on Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Brady Skjei #76 of the Carolina Hurricanes moves Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers from the crease during the second period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith (7) checks New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) during the first period during Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 20, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) watches a shot by New York Rangers' Tyler Motte (64) pass by wide of the net during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes' Jesper Fast (71) loses control of the puck when challenged by New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba (8) during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) tries to gather in the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) snags the puck as Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) and Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) look on during the second period during Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 20, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Two
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Frank Vatrano #77 and Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers confer during the first period in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
