The New York Rangers have continued their strong play from the regular season into the playoffs. They are just one win away from advancing to the conference finals after a strong start in the postseason.
In Game 4 on Saturday night, they will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished third in the NHL standings. The Rangers’ 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3 put them in a commanding position in the series.
Rangers forward Jack Roslovic emphasized that the team is focused on playing their best hockey without getting too caught up in their winning streak. He highlighted the team’s cohesion, solid goaltending, effective strategies, and successful matchups as key factors contributing to their success.
If the Rangers sweep the Hurricanes, they will achieve the rare feat of winning eight consecutive games to start the playoffs. The last team to achieve this was the Edmonton Oilers in 1985, who went on to win the Stanley Cup.
Pittsburgh in 2008 was the last team to start with a 7-0 record before losing in the Cup final. The Rangers themselves accomplished this in 1994 en route to winning the Cup.
Now, they aim to close out the series against the Hurricanes in front of their energetic home crowd. Coach Peter Laviolette emphasized the importance of staying focused and sticking to their game plan amidst the excitement of the playoffs.
