New York brings losing streak into matchup with Carolina

New York Rangers (12-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (15-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina has a 15-5-1 record overall and a 6-1-1 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Hurricanes have given up 54 goals while scoring 84 for a +30 scoring differential.

New York is 12-7-1 overall and 2-1-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have a 9-2-1 record in games they score at least three goals.

The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Martin Necas has 12 goals and 23 assists for the Hurricanes. Jackson Blake has scored goals over the past 10 games.

Artemi Panarin has 12 goals and 13 assists for the Rangers. Brett Berard has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 6-3-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.7 assists, three penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

Rangers: 5-5-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.3 penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed.

Rangers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.