It was a rough go of things from opening puck drop to the final horn for the Carolina Hurricanes on Thanksgiving Eve as the home club lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 6-1.
The Canes skated a strong opening frame, outshooting the Rangers 17-11 and controlling much of the offense as their powerplay got a pair of opportunities early on.
Despite a good start, they fell into an early 2-0 hole. Chris Kreider one-timed one home from the right circle under a minute in and Scott Darling allowed a goal that will haunt him in his dreams for a very, very long time at the 2:26 mark of the opening frame.