Highlights and lowlights from the Rangers’ Game 5 loss to the Hurricanes on Monday night.
1. Evgeny Kuznetsov
After being made a healthy scratch early in the series, the Russian has scored in two straight games, including the eventual game-winner in Game 5.
2. Jordan Staal
It was an individual moment of brilliance from Staal, who beat Igor Shesterkin clean off a breakaway, that finally got the Hurricanes going in their comeback effort.
3. Jacob Trouba
The captain, in truth, did not have a great series over the first four games, having been on the ice for seven straight goals against heading into Monday, but finally got off the schneid with a shorthanded goal, the Rangers only score of the night.
Key stat
-2: The Rangers’ plus-minus at five-on-five in the series
Quote of the Day
“It wasn’t a night we were looking to have. It was more than just the third period.” — Peter Laviolette