After sluggish run, Rangers look to pick up steam vs. Hurricanes

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The New York Rangers spent recent weeks dealing with trades, speculation and a lack of wins that dropped them well off the pace in the Metropolitan Division.

The Carolina Hurricanes also are experiencing a lack of wins recently, but their struggles are not as extensive as those for the team thatbeat them in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last spring.

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