SB Nation New York - Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3: Buoyed By Three-Goal Second, Blueshirts Capture Fourth Straight Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-12-02T03:45:09-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23692262011-12-02T03:45:09-05:002011-12-02T03:45:09-05:00Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3: Buoyed By Three-Goal Second, Blueshirts Capture Fourth Straight Win
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<p>The New York Rangers won their fourth straight game Thursday night against the Carolina <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Panthers</a>, but even more telling is the fact that they are proving to be a versatile team, earning wins in all sorts of different fashions. On the road against the 'Canes, the Rangers received an all-around performance from up and down the roster, with 14 of 18 forwards getting points and five of six defenseman. The result was a 5-3 win.</p>
<p>If there's one major lesson that was taught to the Blueshirts on Thursday, it was that faceoffs -- especially in the defensive zone -- are crucial. Even if you don't win the draw, it's important not to let the puck cleanly get back to the opposing team so that they can turn it over into a quick-strike chance. Thirty-five seconds into the game, <span>Derek Stepan</span> lost the draw to Brendon Sutter and Jiri Trusty scored as a result.</p>
<p>It wasn't a great way to start the game, but the Rangers were able to answer back one minute later on a <span>Ryan Callahan</span> power play goal. Callahan's 10th was a prime example of how good he is at cleaning up around the net, taking a shot by <span>Brad Richards</span> aimed at generating a rebound and depositing it in the net. The Rangers had a solid first period, but with 28 seconds left, <span>Jeff Skinner</span> would give the home team a 2-1 lead.</p>
<p>New York stuck with it in the second period and it turned into a three-goal, unanswered outburst. <span>Ryan McDonagh</span>, who is infinitely more confident on the offensive side in his second season, scored his fourth of the year. Then, <span>Marian Gaborik</span> took a feed from <span>Artem Anisimov</span> for his 12th of the year. <span>Sean Avery</span> played another solid game and despite playing 8:37, he's really been better lately on defense and great on the fourth line with <span>Brandon Prust</span> and <span>Brandon Dubinsky</span>. In the second, though, he was out there with Gaborik, who fed him with a nice pass that Avery converted on for a goal.</p>
<p>The Rangers allowed <span>Derek Joslin</span> to score his first of the year at 17:47 off of a lost faceoff by <span>Brian Boyle</span> to make the final 20 minutes all the more meaningful. Despite only getting four shots on net in the frame, the Blueshirts made it count as <span>Michael Sauer</span> ripped a shot past <span>Cam Ward</span> for his first of the year. Marin Biron wasn't that sharp in the game, but did make 28 saves in the victory to improve his record to 4-1-0 on the year.</p>
<p>The Blueshirts now have 31 points, three behind the league-leading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a>, who have four games in hand.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-rangers/2011/12/2/2605186/rangers-hurricanes-marian-gaborik-jeff-skinner-ryan-callahanJimmy Hascup2011-12-01T17:14:29-05:002011-12-01T17:14:29-05:00Rangers At Hurricanes: Blueshirts Visit Carolina, Look For Fourth Straight Victory
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<p>The Rangers seek their fourth straight win when they play Carolina on Thursday</p> <p>The New York Rangers (13-5-3) are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. The Blueshirts have won three games in a row and 10 of their last 12. The Rangers are just three points behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pensburgh.com/">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> in the Atlantic Division as they travel south tonight to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (8-14-4) at 7 p.m (TV: MSG). The Hurricanes have lost their four games in a row.</p>
<p>The Rangers will tried to stay focused against a struggling club in Carolina which has been dreadful at home this season (their 9 home losses are tied for worst in the league). New York has taken three of the last four meetings with the Hurricanes.</p>
<p>The key for the Rangers will be <span>Henrik Lundqvist</span> in net. In his last nine games, not much has gotten by him (1.88 GAA). If Lundqvist is playing that well again tonight, the Rangers won't need much offense. Carolina's goalie <span>Cam Ward</span> has played well against New York in his last seven games against the Rangers but is allowing 2.74 goals per game during the Hurricanes' current losing streak.</p>
<p>The last time the Rangers and Hurricanes met, Lundqvist stopped 34 shots and <span>Ryan Callahan</span>, <span>Brandon Dubinsky</span> and <span>Brad Richards</span> each had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win on Nov. 11. Cam Ward made 35 stops for the Hurricanes in that game.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/new-york-rangers/2011/12/1/2603857/new-york-rangers-schedule-carolina-hurricanes-game-time-tv-information-preview-henrik-lundqvistPat Johnston