When: Tuesday, May 24, 7 p.m. EST
Watch:ESPN
Listen:99.9 The Fan, Hurricanes.com/Listen, Hurricanes App
SERIES RECAPS:
THE QUICK HITS:
More Offense In Store?:Albeit Sunday's 3-1 final doesn't quite show it, the contest featured a much elevated level of scoring chances for both sides. Carolina, who had 48 shots combined in Games 1 & 2, had 44 alone in the matinee at Madison Square Garden. New York also produced their most shots and chances in the effort, as the game veered a bit away from the shutdown defensive style that the games had on lock through the first two contests. Some of this was a result of New York's Gerard Gallant getting his top line away from Jordan Staal's group, some of it was because of the seven power play chances between the two sides. Will tonight be a replication of Game 3, or more of what we saw back at PNC Arena?
The Importance Of Special Teams:Speaking of the man advantage, it's role in New York's first victory of the series was evident early on Sunday, as they scored on their first power play attempt midway through the first period. Meanwhile, on the other side, Carolina had an 0-for-3 day, with a hybrid of chances going off the post and a lack of execution being cited as the biggest reasons why. Monday at practice Nino Niederreiter and Teuvo Teravainen swapped power play units for the Canes. Will that be the spark needed for Carolina to strike gold on special teams? Can the penalty kill keep the Rangers high-powered man advantage off the board?
He Is Human Though:Igor Shesterkin was the undoubted first star of Sunday's contest, turning away 43 of 44 tries from the opposition for New York. The only blemish on his performance was a routine looking backhand attempt by Niederreiter, one of which squeaked through his body and his glove hand. While sometimes goalies have their day and there's just no way to beat them, Carolina will go into tonight's contest knowing that Shesterkin may be a Hart & Vezina Trophy candidate, but he is beatable.
The Temperature Is Rising:After an incident between Max Domi and Ryan Lindgren, plus some words being exchanged between Gerard Gallant and Tony DeAngelo at the final horn Sunday, the Rangers expressed their displeasure with Carolina. Forward Ryan Reaves said Monday at team media availability that he intends to "do his thing, run some people and get in their face." Safe to say #75 in blue will be a player to keep an eye on tonight.
ESPN Broadcast:Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro and Emily Kaplan will be the broadcast talent for tonight's ESPN telecast.
In Case You Missed It:Thursday's Game 5 at PNC Arena will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets can be found
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
What Are We Wearing?:The Canes will be wearing white tonight.
More Milestones:Sebastian Aho is one assist shy of passing Ron Francis for the most assists in franchise playoff history. He is also one point shy of passing Eric Staal for the most in franchise history.
Worth A Click:
Practice Report: Monday at Madison Square Garden
Recap: Shesterkin Guides New York To Game 3 Victory
Mailbag #28: Off To The Big Apple
Slavin Named Lady Byng Trophy Finalist
Round Two Schedule
Round Two Tickets
Round Two Watch Party Info
Canes 2022 Playoffs Merch
