The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they’re fighting to close out Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers looked headed for an easy push through the second round of the NHL playoffs when they quickly moved within a win of a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead, the Hurricanes have grinded their way back in the series, and the pressure is building on the Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers to close this one out. After winning the first three games in the best-of-7 series, the Rangers have lost two in a row — the most recent coming when they allowed four u

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