Ben Shelley: Hurricanes will face Rangers in second round of playoffs

Rangers defense is probably the worst out of the qualifying teams for the postseason. They struggled against Pittsburgh and Carolina is a better overall team. Despite mediocre stats, Shesterkin was fine. He just got abandoned most games and I see no reason for that to change going forward. I think he would have to steal the series for the Rangers to win. Carolina in 5.

Let’s go Hurricanes! Win it for Tripp

I worry that Igor could goalie the Canes into oblivion.

Beyond him, I think it's pretty lopsided. We'll see what happens.

I worry that Igor could goalie the Canes into oblivion.

Beyond him, I think it's pretty lopsided. We'll see what happens.
- BINGO!

Betting on the canes in this one. I think the style of play is goin to give the Rangers fits.

I think the biggest difference maker is team defense which favors the Canes.

Betting on the canes in this one. I think the style of play is goin to give the Rangers fits.
- dothedougie

It has all regular season. Their forecheck and team defense is going to be a problem.

A motte goodrow blais 4th line would have really helped the rangers. Igor could steal one but they will lose in 5.

It has all regular season. Their forecheck and team defense is going to be a problem.

A motte goodrow blais 4th line would have really helped the rangers. Igor could steal one but they will lose in 5.
- nyrangers2

Wait, you’re a fellow ranger fan and you got them losing before the series even started? Hysterical. you’re not much of a fan.