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Rangers Edge Hurricanes 4-3 in Second Round Opener at MSG

May 5, 2024, 10:44 PM

The New York Rangers secured a victory in Game 1 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 4-3. Mika Zibanejad was a standout player, scoring two goals and extending his multi-point streak to four games. The Rangers' special teams played a crucial role in their win, with effective power play contributions. Artemi Panarin also made significant contributions with three game-winning goals this postseason. The game was closely contested, with the Hurricanes nearly forcing overtime towards the end, but Ryan Lindgren drew a trip that negated a potential scare for the Rangers. The Rangers now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday night.