Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) reacts after scoring in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by Teuvo Teravainen (86) after scoring past New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, left, in the third period during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)