The breaks didn't go their way but the Hurricanes played a great game on Thursday. Now the pressure is off. They are expected to lose. They won't be squeezing the stick quite as tight. Suddenly, some of those near misses are going to start going their way.

This is a very good Carolina team. They are talented and well-coached. They know how much their fans love them and the players appreciate that. They won't let them see them get swept. The Hurricanes have fired more than 100 shots at the Rangers in just the past 2 games. They will move to 10-6 when playing with home revenge.