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The Rangers coach had said his team 'looked tired' against Hurricanes, but a day later said he was 'disappointed' but not hard on the team
1m read1m readBut the Rangers need to play better than they did in Game 5 if they want to force a Game 7
2m read2m readThe Blueshirts managed only 17 shots on goal in a 3-1 loss which gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is Saturday at MSG.
3m read3m readFor a moment, it looked as if Strome gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead in Game 5, but the goal was disallowed after Carolina challenged it.
1m read1m readZibanejad's line produced no goals and no assists in the first two games of the series, and Staal has dominated at the faceoff circle.
3m read3m readThe Blueshirts scored with the man advantage in Games 3 and 4. "At home, we've been able to get set up and move the puck around,'' defenseman Adam Fox said
1m read1m readCarolina, which hosts Game 5 on Thursday, has yet to lose at home in the playoffs. "It doesn't matter what's happened in the past. It's what you're going to do going forward," Gerard Gallant said.
2m read2m readHe spent the early parts of the current second round alternating between Rangers radio against the Hurricanes and Turner's coverage of Lightning-Panthers.
2m read2m readTickets for Game 5 at PNC Arena are averaging $252 on the secondary market, compared to $502 for Game 6 at MSG.
1m read1m readThe ties between the two franchises go back well beyond Brian Daboll's recent turn as the lucky charm at the Garden.
2m read2m readLindgren had two assists in Game 4, and played 20 minutes and one second.
2m read2m readDe'Angelo figures to be in the middle of any dust-ups beween the two teams
2m read2m readThe Rangers and Hurricanes are tied at 2-2 as Frank Vatrano's man-advantage goal in the first period got the Rangers off to the start they needed, while Igor Shersterkin was again strong in goal.
3m read3m readThey have the talent to win second-round series, despite Carolina having home-ice advantage.
3m read3m readSee the scenes from Tuesday night at the Garden.
Yes, the Rangers scored three goals in Game 3 to win after totaling 1 goal in Games 1 and 2. But they also gave up 44 shots in Game 3.
2m read2m read"I hope so," Reaves said when asked if nastiness will contine in next game.
2m read2m read"I think there'll be some changes. But I'm not 100% sure," Rangers coach said.
2m read2m readThe Vezina Trophy finalist made 43 saves and the Blueshirts got goals from Zibanejad, Kreider and Motte. Game 4 is Tuesday.
3m read3m readGallant barked at the Hurricanes as the teams left the ice after what he called "a cheap shot" from Domi after the final horn.
1m read1m readThe goalie allowed a goal on a harmless backhand shot but did not falter again in the Rangers' Game 3 win.
3m read3m readSee the scenes from Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
Rangers coach said he hasn't decided yet if Lafreniere, Chytil and Kakko will play on same line on Sunday.
1m read1m read"You're down two games,'' coach Gerard Gallant said. "You're in a hole, but it's been two road games. So we've just got to make sure we take care of our home ice now."
2m read2m readLafreniere moved to Strome and Panarin; Copp added to Chytil and Kakko
1m read1m readThe Rangers have totaled one goal in the first two games of the second-round series.
2m read2m readThere have been long stretches where Panarin's line with Ryan Strome and Andrew Copp has been largely invisible.
2m read2m readThe Blueshirts lost Game 1 to Pens in triple OT thriller and then bounced back with Game 2 win. They lost Game 1 to 'Canes in OT on Wednesday.
2m read2m readThe Rangers have never had a coach win the Jack Adams Award.
Chytil, who had the only goal for the Rangers, again generated offensive chances with Lafreniere and Kakko.
1m read1m readWatch the Game Highlights from Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers, 05/18/2022
Defenseman Ian Cole scored the winner off defenseman Ryan Lindgren's stick at 3:12 of the extra period.
3m read3m readFox knows the Rangers learned lessons after rallying from 3-1 down to eliminate Penguins.
2m read2m readThe Hurricanes roster is littered with former Rangers who now play big roles for Carolina.
1m read1m readPotential ticket-buyers on the Hurricanes website are met with a disclaimer: Sales are restricted to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina and Southern Virginia.
1m read1m readWith the Game 7 win over the Penguins, the Rangers sent a message to the league and themselves that their growing pains are over.
2m read2m readThe Rangers coach says he prepares for playoff games just like he does for the first game of the season.
2m read2m read'It's a good day,' Lambert said, as Lamoriello praises the job Lambert did when filling in for Barry Trotz earlier this year.
2m read2m readFirst game versus division champs is Wednesday in Raleigh
2m read2m readBill Masterton Memorial Trophy awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication.
1m read1m readLambert will have to decide on Barzal's linemates and try to get more scoring from the playmaker.
1m read1m readForward has been out since Game 1 of first-round series
1m read1m readLane Lambert seems like a good fit; now GM has to go get the right players
2m read2m readThe Broadway Blueshirts were back on center stage, where they and their fans expect them to be.
3m read3m readThe motto couldn't be more spot-on as they win Game 7 with yet another comeback.
2m read2m readPanarin scored 4:46 into overtime as the Rangers advanced to the second round. Shesterkin made 42 saves.
3m read3m read"I maybe should listen to everyone's advice now and get out there and take shots," Artemi Panarin said.
2m read2m readSays teammates were telling him to put puck on net more and it paid off
1m read1m readScenes from Sunday's winner-take-all Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.
Shesterkin helped the Rangers win two straight to get to Sunday night's Game 7 at MSG.
2m read2m readCrosby missed Game 6 with a possible concussion. He practiced Saturday before the Penguins left for New York.
2m read2m read"It's a huge game but I don't think we should change anything," said Alexis Lafreniere, who will play in his first NHL Game 7 on Sunday.
2m read2m readKreider won't let Zibanejad second-guess himself on a breakaway and discards an IPad that Mika was reviewing
2m read2m readChris Krieder and linemate Mika Zibanejad came alive to score two goals each as the Rangers rallied from being 2-0 down.
2m read2m readSee the scenes from Friday night in Pittsburgh.
The Penguins star has been declared out for Game 6 with an upper-body injury.
2m read2m readLive streaming is gradually taking the place of cable for live sports, with some Mets and Yankees games coming aboard.
Long read6m readWill Pens superstar Sidney Crosby be available for Game 6 when host Pittsburgh looks to eliminate the Rangers?
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