Here is what to expect from a Rangers perspective going into Game 5 against the Hurricanes.
The New York Rangers are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7:00 PM EST. The Rangers currently hold a 3-1 lead in this second round series, with a trip to the conference finals on the line.
Here is everything Ranger fans need to know regarding this Game 5 matchup.
Projected Lineup:
Forwards:
Chris Kreider -- Mika Zibanejad -- Jack Roslovic
Artemi Panarin -- Vincent Trocheck -- Alexis Lafrenière
Will Cuylle -- Alexander Wennberg -- Kaapo Kakko
Jimmy Vesey -- Barclay Goodrow -- Matt Rempe
Defensemen:
Ryan Lindgren -- Adam Fox
K'Andre Miller -- Braden Schneider
Erik Gustafsson -- Jacob Trouba
Goaltender:
Igor Shesterkin
Pregame Interview:
Notable Storylines:
- The Rangers hold a 3-1 series lead over the Hurricanes.
- The Rangers are coming off of a 4-3 loss in Game 4 to the Hurricanes which extended the series.
- Filip Chytil is questionable tonight with an illness.
- Igor Shesterkin is set to start in net for the Rangers.
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