The Rangers play the Hurricanes and look to break a losing streak

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes (20-11-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (16-15-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

New York; Sunday at 12:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers look to wrap up their three-game homestand with a win against the Carolina Hurricanes.

New York is 16-15-1 overall with a 3-4-0 record in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers are 4-2-0 in games where their opponents commit multiple penalties.

Carolina has a 9-3-1 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 20-11-1 overall record. The Hurricanes have a 20-4-1 record in games they score three or more goals.

The teams meet on Sunday for the second time this season. The Hurricanes won 4-3 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Fox has one goal and 25 assists for the Rangers. Vincent Trocheck has four goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Martin Necas has 14 goals and 30 assists for the Hurricanes. Andrei Svechnikov has scored four goals with three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.1 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while allowing 3.1 goals per game.

Hurricanes: 4-6-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.4 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Rangers: None on the list.

Hurricanes: None on the list.

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