Coming off of a big 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday, that other team that also hails from the Big Apple is making their first appearance in Raleigh this season. Coming in at 10-9-2, the New York Rangers are tied with the Hurricanes with 22 points in the standings with the Canes having two games in hand.
Tonight obviously is a big matchup as the two teams jockey for positioning in the playoff race as we approach Thanksgiving.
Head coach Bill Peters is not one too keen on changing up a lineup after a victory, but Haydn Fleury will draw back into tonight’s lineup on defense.