Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots to become the third goalie in franchise history to open a postseason with five straight wins.
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad, right, celebrates after his goal as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin looks on during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York.
Vincent Trocheck had a goal and an assist, and Chris Kreider had two assists as the Rangers, playing for the first time since completing“We really wanted to have a good start, especially at home, Game 1,” Zibanejad said. “Been off for a few days and been able to rest, and I thought that was most noticeable. Guys were excited to play and when we’re able to score on our chances early on and get a little bit momentum, that was good.
“I thought we played a pretty good game,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “On a couple of kills we didn’t quite execute right and they did. ... We were just a step off and that’s the difference. It’s tough because we played pretty hard. Overall, as the game went on we got a little better.” New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck and Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal fight for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York. Carolina pulled Andersen for an extra skater with 3 minutes to go, and Jarvis scored from the left side with 1:45 remaining.
The Hurricanes got another power play with 4:46 left in the period, but did not get a shot on goal during the advantage. 'on goal 2:46 into the game. Jack Roslovic skated around the back of the net and sent a pass in front and Zibanejad put it past Andersen.’Carolina defenseman Brady Skjei sent a shot off the right post 20 seconds later.
The Rangers got their second power play with 3:46 remaining and needed just 14 seconds to score as Trocheck backhanded the rebound of Zibanejad’s shot in front past Andersen to make it 3-1.
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