Frederik Andersen made 22 saves, Andrei Svechnikov scored in the opening minute of the first period and the final minute of the second as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes pulled away for a 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. The Hurricanes were dominant from start to finish, outshooting the Rangers 37-22 and controlling the flow of the game with their speed and skill. Svechnikov’s two goals were the difference-maker, as he continued to show why he is one of the most exciting young players in the league. His first goal came just 34 seconds into the game, as he took a pass from teammate Teuvo Teravainen and roofed a wrist shot over the glove of Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin. The Hurricanes kept up the pressure throughout the period, but Shesterkin was solid, making several big saves to keep the Rangers within striking distance. However, Svechnikov struck again with just 33 seconds left in the second period, as he tapped a rebound past Shesterkin to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 lead. The third period was all Hurricanes, as they added two more goals to seal the win. The first came from Jordan Staal, who redirected a shot from Brett Pesce past Shesterkin at 7:44. The final goal came from Sebastian Aho, who scored on a breakaway at 15:22 to make it 4-0. The win was a big one for the Hurricanes, as they moved into first place in the Metropolitan Division with the victory. The Rangers, on the other hand, were left to ponder what might have been, as they fell to 2-4-1 in their last seven games. Despite the loss, the Rangers remain in the thick of the playoff hunt, but they know they need to start playing better if they want to make a deep run in the postseason. For the Hurricanes, the win was a testament to their depth and skill, as they continue to be one of the top teams in the league. With Andersen leading the way in goal, and Svechnikov and Aho providing the offense, the Hurricanes look like a team that could make some noise in the playoffs. The Rangers, on the other hand, need to regroup and refocus if they want to get back on track and make a push for the playoffs.