CANES DROP NUMBER 2 IN REVENGE MATCH

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The Canes came out flat in game two and this time, had no answer for the offense of the Rangers. Jose Theodore was pulled, more or less because of defensive breakdowns. He will be in net for game three.

The Canes also outshot the Rangers this game after being badly outshot last game. The main point here is shots never translate to wins.

"I guess when you win the first game, the series is over," said head coach Joel Quenneville. "Yes sir, we won that first game and everyone around here seemed like the title was ours. Personally, I am glad we got smoked like that. Opens up their eyes to the two principles that you hear non-stop on interviews. You play 60 minutes and the series is not over until you win all four. Anyways, it is a best of 5 now."

The Rangers were quite happy to win the game as the final minute came to a close, celebrations on the bench were being had.

"I'd not want to see that next game,” said Shane Doan. “We can win this series as easily as them. But one of these games, both teams have to show up and see who the better squad is. I think we both had our game off, it is now go time.”