On Monday (local time), the final duel will decide which team will advance to the NHL playoff semifinals.
Chytil with two hits
In the first round against the Pittsburgh Penguins The Rangers still had to catch up in their decisive games, but the team from New York was on course to victory early on against the Hurricanes: After ten minutes, the Rangers were 2-0 up, Filip Chytil increased it to 3-0 at the beginning of the second period. The 22-year-old Czech international took the lead 4-1 with his second goal in the same period.
In the series between the Rangers and the Hurriances, every team has won their home games so far. An advantage for Carolina, who is allowed to play the seventh duel at home in Raleigh.
Source: dpa