The Rangers and Hurricanes know each other all too well after some epic battles in recent seasons, and are bracing for a hard-fought, long series. A huge key for the Rangers, will be the spectacular play of Igor Shesterkin, who has been as sharp as ever in the four game sweep over the Washington Capitals.
A perfect 4-0-0 record, with a .931 save percentage and 1.75 goals allowed per game. Mika Zibanejad praises the play of Shesterkin:
"That's every team's dream, to have a goalie like him"
The Rangers have been blessed with historically great goaltending in the franchise history. Let's hope it leads to a Stanley Cup this season.