This time, the New York Rangers want to enjoy their Thanksgiving on the road together. So, it sure would go a long way if they can find a way to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Thanksgiving Eve.
A year ago, the Rangers lost 4-3 in Raleigh the night before Thanksgiving, and followed that up with a 3-1 loss in Philadelphia against the Flyers on Black Friday. Those defeats extended New York’s losing streak to five, part of a season-killing 4-15-0 stretch through the end of December.
The Rangers (11-11-2) are in somewhat better shape this season, but did require a 3-2 win over the St.