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As the New York Rangers gear up to face the Carolina Hurricanes , all eyes are on the key players who have shown exceptional performance in their recent games. Mika Zibanejad, a forward for the Rangers, has been a consistent performer, showcasing his skills across the board. In one of the previous games, Zibanejad contributed significantly with 1 goal and 1 assist, marking a shooting percentage of 25 percent and playing for 16 minutes and 26 seconds. Over the last three games, he has averaged 1 point per game, proving his critical role in the team's offensive lineup.

<img src="/imgproxy/HKC3Qgw2rWvsxytp9ehQI_DP4N_tDhilhUMeIpEFeUo/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzViYjFhZDE0Y2VmN2NmZTQyYjY1MDM2N2JiZDc1YTJlLmpwZw==?image_id=5a6bf57a-8de9-4132-865a-f17423b426c7" alt="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) celebrates his short handed goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with center Barclay Goodrow (21) during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) celebrates his short handed goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with center Barclay Goodrow (21) during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" /> On the other side, Sebastian Aho from the Carolina Hurricanes has also been in splendid form. In their recent match-up, Aho scored 1 goal on just 1 shot, achieving a perfect shooting percentage of 100 percent and spending over 18 minutes on ice. His performance is pivotal to the Hurricanes' strategy as they look to dominate in the upcoming game.

The Rangers' goalie Igor Shesterkin displayed an outstanding saves percentage of 100 percent in two out of three recent games, making him a formidable barrier for the Hurricanes' attackers. His remarkable ability to guard the net will be crucial for the Rangers.

<img src="/imgproxy/Uyb7GEh-5gX1tSLWp76SNhuv66JxDUsWk77Q-oHJ_-Y/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlL2I2ZGI1ZDZkM2IxZWJmZGI0MmMzOTAwYmNkMWQ0YzBlLmpwZw==?image_id=fc2fd559-a12e-46f1-bd32-be0f142d9bca" alt="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) reacts after allowing a short handed goal to New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) reacts after allowing a short handed goal to New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" /> For Carolina, Andrei Svechnikov stands out with his aggressive gameplay over the last three matches. Despite not scoring in one game, his overall contribution includes assists and maintaining a high level of physicality with hits totaling six in their most recent game.

As these teams prepare to clash at PNC Arena, fans can expect a thrilling encounter filled with strategic plays and standout performances from both sides. The game is scheduled for May 16th at PNC Arena in Raleigh. Fans eager to catch this exciting matchup can tune into TNT or truTV or stream it online via Max.

<img src="/imgproxy/JeWD1aqEknvJbyaPYZhJkBNDR2bo_Bv6gRPfwh0CPuY/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzFkYzhiNzAzMDZlNjJhYWZiNWExZDYyZjBiNDQzZjI5LmpwZw==?image_id=3b0c687d-7217-4a79-b7d1-3e484a6cccb4" alt="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) tends net against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" title="May 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) tends net against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of game five of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports" /> This game promises to be an intense battle on ice where both teams will rely heavily on their top performers like Zibanejad and Aho to lead them towards victory. With both teams showcasing strong offensive and defensive skills through their recent performances, this upcoming game is anticipated to be closely contested with moments of brilliance that could tip the scales at any moment.

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