Rangers hope forecast is for goals against the Hurricanes (CAR v. NYR 7pm)

Anthony Scultore Updated: Jan 31, 2015

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The hell with snow in this weekend’s forecast, the Rangers needs goals and they need them to accumulate. Tonight’s matchup against the suddenly surging Hurricanes, with a record of 7-2-2 in January, is all about scoring for NY.

The Rangers will look to get it going, in particular Mats Zuccarello, who we feel has 15 games to showcase what he’s got before the March 2nd Trade Deadline.

Before you jump for joy, yes the Rangers have won all three prior meetings against Carolina but have only scored 4 goals in the process. They won 2 of those games in the shootout.

GAME 47: CAROLINA HURRICANES AT NEW YORK RANGERS, MSG, NY 7PM

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COACH’S POST PRACTICE SCRUM

NOTES

#NYR Update: Dan Girardi (maintenance day) did not practice today, but will play tomorrow vs. Carolina according to AV

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) January 30, 2015

The #Canes honored Martin Brodeur’s career tonight with him in attendance –> WATCH: https://t.co/dxqeW26DHh pic.twitter.com/wV5V8Hi28K

— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) January 31, 2015

“We got a point out of this game, and we can move on to New York and hope we get off to a better start.” –Cam Ward #STLvsCAR

— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) January 31, 2015

SEASON SERIES (1-1)

The Rangers and Carolina will play game 4 of their 5 regular season meetings tonight.

NYR 2 v. CAR 1 SO (10/16/14) – Rick Nash wins it in the shootout.

NYR 3 v. CAR 2 SO (12/20/14) – Rangers once again edge out Carolina.

NYR 1 v. CAR 0 (12/21/14) – Rangers shutout Hurricanes, win streak hits 6.

By Anthony Scultore

Anthony Scultore has been covering the New York Rangers and the NHL since 2014. His work also appears at... More about Anthony Scultore