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Carolina Hurricanes: Three Keys to Home Victory vs. New York Rangers

By Matthew Nidiffer

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes shoots the puck against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes shoots the puck against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 27: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers attempts to avoid contact with Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 27: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers attempts to avoid contact with Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Madison Square Garden on November 27, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Dig In Defensively

By now, it is no secret that the New York Rangers are more dangerous offensively than they have ever been.

With added free agent Artemi Panarin, the Rangers have rocketed forward in offensive production by lightyears this season.

Alongside Panarin is Mika Zibenajad, who is also an offensive powerhouse (when healthy), and should be easily spotted tonight if the Carolina Hurricanes put together another shallow defensive performance.

This past offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes were widely touted to have one of the best, if not the best bluelines in the league. That has proven to be a bit of an overestimation, and with Dougie Hamilton injured, that is certainly not the case this season.

The Carolina Hurricanes’ defense has to turn around sooner or later. I’d rather it be sooner, seeing as how we more than likely aren’t getting any help before Monday’s trade deadline.

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