The Rangers did not score many style points in their victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
The Rangers held on for a 4-3 win to end a three-game losing streak, but they almost squandered a three-goal lead against a team they routinely defeat.
Mats Zuccarello and Oscar Lindberg scored first-period power-play goals to get the Rangers rolling.
Chris Kreider and Derick Brassard also had goals as the Rangers improved to 18-1-0 in their last 19 meetings with Carolina. The Rangers have won 11 straight against the Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden.