RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have grabbed the opener of their Stanley Cup second-round series with the New York Rangers.
Ian Cole’s goal completed the Hurricanes’ comeback in a 2-1 overtime win against the Rangers. Cole beat Igor Shesterkin at 3:12 of OT, the second career playoff goal for the Canes defenseman.
Shesterkin was perfect until Sebastian Aho tied the game with just 2:23 remaining in regulation.
Zach Hyjman scored twice and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists for the Oilers.
Former Ranger Antti Raanta stopped 27 shots and blanked the Blueshirts after Filip Chytil beat him 7:07 into the game.
Game 2 is Friday in Raleigh.
Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers defied playoff norms by playing a burn-burner in Calgary.
Matthew Tkachuk registered a hat trick in the Flames’ 9-6 win over the Oilers. Elias Lindholm and Andrew Mangiapane scored in the game’s opening minute before Brett Ritchie tallied five minutes later.
Blake Coleman had two goals in the opening 6:10 of the second period to give Calgary a 5-1 lead, but Edmonton chipped away and tied it on Kailer Yamamoto’s goal early in the third. Rasmus Anderson netted the go-ahead goal 1:29 later.
Zach Hyman scored twice and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists for the Oilers.
The Flames host Game 2 on Friday.
