Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes play the Rangers

New York Rangers (41-20-10, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (46-15-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers play the top-ranked team in the Metropolitan Division, the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina is 18-5-1 against the Metropolitan Division and 46-15-8 overall. The Hurricanes have a 19-2-6 record in games decided by a goal. New York has gone 41-20-10 overall with an 11-8-2 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Rangers have a +45 scoring differential, with 237 total goals scored and 192 allowed. The teams match up Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Rangers won the previous