Game #21: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Open Thread

After a brief pit stop at Madison Square Garden following their four game western road swing, the Rangers are back on the road for a playoff rematch. Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina is the site for the first clash between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes since the last season's Metropolitan Division.

The last time the Blueshirts were in this building, it was known as PNC Arena, and it was the site of one of the most memorable moments in Rangers playoff history. Chris Kreider's natural hat trick in Game 6 staved off the potential disaster of a Game 7 after the Rangers took a 3-0 series lead and punch New York's ticket to its second Eastern Conference Final appearance in three seasons. It's been downhill for the Ranger since then, and a three-game losing streak has Peter Laviolette's squad in a tough place on this Thanksgiving eve.

Player to Watch: Will Cuylle

While the Rangers put forth one of their worst efforts of the season on Monday, Will Cuylle was one of the few skaters on the team to show a pulse. Skating alongside Kaapo Kakko and Brett Berard, (in Berard's NHL debut) Cuylle scored both of New York's goals in its 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The sophomore forward scored 21 points in 81 games as a rookie, and has already tallied 17 points in the Blueshirts first 20 games this season. Keep an eye on Cuylle as he looks to keep up his strong play.

Enjoy the game!