Through four third-period goals, the Hurricanes claim their second game of the series beating the Rangers 4-1 in Game 5.

For the second straight game the Carolina Hurricanes fell in overtime to the Rangers to fall down 3-0 in the second round.

The Canes failed to take the opening game of round 2, falling 4-3 to the Rangers.

The Carolina Hurricanes fell to the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night but at the same time clinched a playoff spot thanks to the Florida Panthers’ loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Carolina Hurricanes saw their seven-game win streak end to the New York Rangers, who got an amazing four-goal performance from Artemi Panarin.

The Hurricanes' playoff woes continued on away ice, losing game six in Madison Square Garden to the Rangers 5-2 behind exceptional play from New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin.

As the puck dropped on the 2019-2020 NHL season, expectations were placed on the Carolina Hurricanes to follow up a year where they reached the Eastern Conference Finals with an equally good, or better, second act. And for most of the season, the Canes not only proved their miracle run last year wasn’t a fluke, but that they were poised for a deep run in the playoffs, like last year’s squad.

So far, so good for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019. Thanks to a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at PNC Arena Friday night, the Canes have won two straight in the new year and three in a row overall.