With strong special teams play and offensive contributions from their leaders, the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
New York's penalty kill was highlighted by Head Coach Peter Laviolette as a key factor in their victory, shutting down Carolina's power plays under pressure.
Mika Zibanejad's offensive impact was crucial, scoring twice and assisting in the Rangers' win in Game 1, setting the tone for the team's performance.
The Rangers enter the series with confidence after a five-game win streak, relying on their top six players who all contributed to the Game 1 victory.
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