The New York Rangers take on the Carolina Hurricanes in game six of an exciting round two NHL playoff matchup at the PNC Arena, North Carolina on Thursday. The Rangers lead 3-2.
Nevertheless, both teams have been competitive. The Rangers started off on the right foot, leading 3-0, but failed to put the series to bed in their next two games.
The Canes did well under pressure in games four and five, winning back to back games, putting themselves back in contention for game six.
New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes game info
- Date and Time: May 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: PNC Arena, North Carolina.
- Broadcast: ESPN+, MSG, and BSSO
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu, TNT
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
- Radio: 99.9 The Fan, Buzz Sports Radio, ESPN New Bern (107.5FM/1490 AM)
New York Rangers game preview
The Rangers were oozing with confidence after winning round one with a 4-0 clean sweep against the Washington Capitals. The Rangers have since lost back-to-back games against the Canes.
New York Rangers key players and injuries
Filip Chytil, Ben Harpur and Blake Wheeler are sidelined due to injuries. The attacking pairing of Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck are the star players for the Rangers, with the duo contributing 25 points between them in the playoffs.
Carolina Hurricanes game preview
The Carolina Hurricanes defied odds in game four and five, having been on the brink of an untimely exit. The Canes will hope to get their home fans behind them and come to level terms in the series and force a game seven.
Carolina Hurricanes key players and injuries
The Canes will miss two key players heading into game six. Defenseman Brett Pesce and Winger Jesper Fast are sidelined due to injuries.
Sebastian Aho has played a vital role for the Canes, scoring three goals and providing seven assists in the playoffs.