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Rangers Advance to Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 Comeback, Kreider Scores Hat Trick

May 17, 2024, 01:34 AM

The New York Rangers staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 of the NHL playoffs, advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers were down 3-1 entering the third period but scored four unanswered goals to secure the win. Chris Kreider was the standout performer, scoring a natural hat trick in the third period, including the go-ahead goal and an empty-netter by Barclay Goodrow to seal the victory. Kreider's performance was pivotal, as he joined the ranks of Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky by scoring three goals in one period during a playoff game. Kreider's third goal came on a power play with 8:06 left, marking the Rangers' first power play goal in three games. The Rangers, a Presidents' Trophy winner, will face the winner of the series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins in the next round.