New York Rangers blow past Carolina Hurricanes, 5-1, extend winning streak to 6

The New York Rangers kept things rolling last night with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden, helped by a 4-goal third period outburst, including three goals in a three minute span. The Rangers showed impressive depth with nine players scoring either a goal or assist in the game, including first goals of the season by Sean Avery and Brandon Dubinsky. Their 6-game winning streak is their longest in two years and improves their record to 9-3-3. After enjoying the comforts of home for 7 out of the last 8 games, the team hits the road for four games before returning to Madison Square Garden after Thanksgiving. Photos ©Madison Square Garden, L.P.

A fan holds up an American flag in honor of Veterans Day:

New York’s Artem Anisimov battles for the puck with Carolina’s Eric Staal (#12) and Jay Harrison:

Ranger Sean Avery (#16) celebrates his first period goal with Jeff Woywitka, who earned an assist on the play:

New York’s Dan Girardi checks Carolina’s Alexei Ponikarovsky into the boards:

Henrik Lundqvist makes one of his 34 saves:

A referee jumps out of the way of New York’s Marian Gaborik and Carolina’s Jay Harrison:

With the game tied at 1-1, the Rangers unleashed a fury of shots (17) in the third period, leading to goals by Dan Girardi (right, #5)…

Brandon Dubinsky…

Ryan Callahan (left)…

and Brad Richards (#19), celebrating with Sean Avery, who scored the game’s first goal: