The Carolina Hurricanes have been very up and down over the last few weeks, so it was great to see them get a win over the New York Rangers who have been challenging them for the Metro Division. The Canes had four players return to MSG for the first time since leaving the Rangers: Brendan Smith, Tony DeAngelo, Jesper Fast, and Derek Stepan. It’s nice to see all four get a win in their first homecoming.
While Jesperi Kotkaniemi has yet to return to the lineup, Rod Brind’Amour expects him to return to the lineup this week.