GAME THREAD: NHL: CAROLINA (14-13) at NY RANGERS (15-11)

NHL: CAROLINA (14-13) at NY RANGERS (15-11)

<h3>Shanahan, Rangers go for third straight win</h3>

<div class="pre">Carolina (14-10-3) at NY Rangers (15-9-2) 7:00 pm EST</div>

NEW YORK (Ticker) -- After downing the Northeast Divisionleaders, the New York Rangers will turn their attention to theSoutheast Division's top team.


Brendan Shanahan will hope to lead the Rangers to their thirdconsecutive win when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Mondaynight.


Shanahan scored two goals as New York reclaimed the top spot inthe Atlantic Division with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senatorson Saturday afternoon. The 38-year-old left wing, who leads theclub with nine goals on the season, has 636 tallies and 1,312points in his 19-year career.


The Rangers will need an increased output from their offensivesuperstars, like Shanahan and captain Jaromir Jagr, especiallynow that Sean Avery is out indefinitely after opting to undergosurgery on his left wrist.


The Hurricanes do not lack offensive firepower, notching aconference-best 86 goals through the first 27 games. Eric Staalleads the way with 14 tallies this season.


For the first time in his career, Eric Staal will get to playagainst his younger brother Marc, who is a rookie defenseman forthe Rangers. Marc Staal has just one goal and two assists onthe season.


Carolina is coming off its most embarrassing defeat of theseason, an 8-1 setback to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. JohnGrahame surrendered all eight goals and made just 17 saves.

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL AT NY RANGERS
STARTING GOALIES: CAR - CAM WARD
NYR - HENRIK LUNDQVIST

OFFICIALS: REF - BRAD WATSON, JUSTIN ST. PIERRE
LIN - MARK SHEWCHYK, SCOTT DRISCOLL</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">CAROLINA VS NY RANGERS - SCRATCHES

CAROLINA NY RANGERS

N WALLIN HEALTHY P MARA SHOULDER
C ADAMS HEALTHY
M COMMODORE FINGER INJURY</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 0
NY RANGERS 0 19:55 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 0
NY RANGERS 0 18:40 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 0
NY RANGERS 0 17:06 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 1
NY RANGERS 0
1ST PRD: CAR - SCOTT WALKER 2 (MATT CULLEN, CHAD LAROSE) 5:22</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 1
NY RANGERS 0 9:35 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 1
NY RANGERS 0 3:33 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 1
NY RANGERS 0 2:09 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0
1ST PRD: CAR - MATT CULLEN 7 (CORY STILLMAN, JUSTIN WILLIAMS) 19:44</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
CAROLINA 2 2
NY RANGERS 0 0 END OF THE 1ST

GOAL SCORING:

1ST PRD: CAR - SCOTT WALKER 2 (MATT CULLEN, CHAD LAROSE) 5:22
CAR - MATT CULLEN 7 (CORY STILLMAN, JUSTIN WILLIAMS) 19:44

SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
CAR 11 11
NYR 7 7

GOALIES: CAR - CAM WARD
NYR - HENRIK LUNDQVIST</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

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Carolina 2 --2
Ny Rangers 0 --0
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FIRST PERIOD -- Scoring: 1, Carolina, Scott Walker 2 (Matt Cullen, Chad
Larose), 5:22. 2, Carolina, Matt Cullen 7 (Cory Stillman, Justin
Williams), 19:44. Penalties: J Strudwick, Nyr (tripping), 1:20; J
Strudwick, Nyr (boarding), 11:32; M Cullen, Car (holding), 17:11.

Shots on goal:
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Carolina 11 --11
Ny Rangers 7 --7
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Goalies : Carolina, Cam Ward (7 shots, 7 saves). Ny Rangers, Henrik
Lundqvist (11 shots, 9 saves). Referees: Brad Watson, Justin St.
Pierre. Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Scott Driscoll.</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0 19:55 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0 15:49 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0 12:29 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0 8:48 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL CAROLINA 2
NY RANGERS 0 6:18 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

<div class="pre">NHL END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
CAROLINA 2 0 2
NY RANGERS 0 0 0 END OF THE 2ND

GOAL SCORING:

1ST PRD: CAR - SCOTT WALKER 2 (MATT CULLEN, CHAD LAROSE) 5:22
CAR - MATT CULLEN 7 (CORY STILLMAN, JUSTIN WILLIAMS) 19:44
2ND PRD: NONE

SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
CAR 11 5 16
NYR 7 11 18

GOALIES: CAR - CAM WARD
NYR - HENRIK LUNDQVIST</div>

 

NHL: CAROLINA at NY RANGERS

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Carolina 2 0 --2
Ny Rangers 0 0 --0
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FIRST PERIOD -- Scoring: 1, Carolina, Scott Walker 2 (Matt Cullen, Chad
Larose), 5:22. 2, Carolina, Matt Cullen 7 (Cory Stillman, Justin
Williams), 19:44. Penalties: J Strudwick, Nyr (tripping), 1:20; J
Strudwick, Nyr (boarding), 11:32; M Cullen, Car (holding), 17:11.

SECOND PERIOD -- Scoring: None. Penalties: G Wesley, Car (holding), 11:12.

Shots on goal:
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Carolina 11 5 --16
Ny Rangers 7 11 --18
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Goalies : Carolina, Cam Ward (18 shots, 18 saves). Ny Rangers, Henrik
Lundqvist (16 shots, 14 saves). Referees: Brad Watson, Justin St.
Pierre. Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Scott Driscoll.</div>