The Rangers lose to the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1

Here are some photos from last night’s loss to the Hurricanes. The Rangers are clinging on to the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, so hopefully they can turn it around with a win against the Phoenix Coyotes this Saturday. All photos by Avi Gerver, ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

Liam and his father watch the Rangers warm up before the game as part of a Garden of Dreams Foundation initiative:

The Rangers’ Alex Kotalik checks the Hurricanes’ Tim Gleason into the boards:

A diving Stephane Yelle and goalie Cam Ward attempt to block a deflection by Rangers captain Chris Drury:

The Hurricanes’ Aaron Ward and the Rangers’ Matt Gilroy appear to be practicing their Rockette kick-line even though the Radio City Christmas Spectacular auditions don’t start until the spring: