Carolina managed to grab a lead in the second period off of a short-handed goal.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Goal

Antti Raanta got his first career postseason shutout and he thoroughly deserved it.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- 1st 

Carolina did a great job of taking away the Rangers’ best weapons and forcing this into a depth match.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Great

Raanta did what he had to when he was called upon and the Canes did a great job of trying to shelter their netminder.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Raanta

As for the rest of this game, I think we obviously have to talk about the man of the hour that was Brendan Smith.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Brendon Smith

Taking two penalties in the first six minutes that both took a Ranger off with him was an interesting start to the game.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Two Penalties

Then he decided to jump up on a rush in the second short-handed because of course he did and he got a goal.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Got a Goal

This became a very interesting matchup between the strong defensive system of the Rangers.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers- Denfense

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