Round 2, Game 3: Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 - OT

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesThe Carolina Hurricanes had more shots, hits, faceoff wins, and time of possession than the New York Rangers.

But for the second straight game, the Canes lose in overtime. Carolina is now one loss away from being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Once again, the storyline of this game is the special teams. The Hurricanes went 0-5 on the power play and gave up a shorthanded goal to the Rangers.

The first period was exactly what you wanted from a team needing a victory. Carolina came out strong on the puck and were rewarded for their pressure on the forecheck with a tip by Jake Guentzel at the 10:14 mark.

The key to that score was Andrei Svechnikov. He…