Zibanejad leads Rangers to 3-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 3

Published May 22, 2022 4:27 PM

By VIN A. CHERWOO
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 43 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. Chris Kreider and Tyler Motte also scored as the Rangers cut their deficit to 2-1. It was just their second win against Carolina in the teams’ last 10 meetings. Nino Niederreiter scored for the Hurricanes and Antti Raanta finished with 30 saves. The Hurricanes dropped to 0-4 on the road this postseason to go along with their 6-0 home mark. Game 4 is Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.