Chaos erupts after Svechnikov flattens Igor Shesterkin behind the net
The Carolina Hurricanes are gearing up to level their playoff series with the New York Rangers tonight, following a narrow 4-3 loss in Game 1.
Tensions escalated early in the matchup when Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov entangled Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin in a contentious incident behind the net.
Andrei Svechnikov hits Igor Shesterkin behind the net, sparking some frustrations on both sides
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The incident occurred midway through the first period as Shesterkin ventured out to handle the puck. Svechnikov, rather than avoiding the goalie, seemed to deliberately position his stick in a way that tripped Shesterkin, in what's known in hockey as a "can opener" move.
The Rangers' bench erupted in anger following the play, leading to a heated scrum that spilled toward the penalty boxes. Even Shesterkin, caught up in the heat of the moment, advanced toward the fray, clearly intent on confronting Svechnikov himself.
SVECHNIKOV TOOK A RUN AT IGOR AND SHESTERKIN CAME OUT OF THE NET TO MEET HIM 😱
The altercation has set a fiery tone for tonight's game, as the Hurricanes seek redemption and the Rangers aim to protect their lead in the series.
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