Hurricanes blow lead late, lose in OT in home finale

The Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead early in the third period only to see the New York Rangers score late in regulation and then in overtime to beat the Canes 4-3.

The Hurricanes tied their home finale on a wrist shot by Jiri Tlusty and a snap shot by Tuomo Ruutu in the second period. Things were looking up when Tlusty scored again, this time on an assist from Eric Staal, to start the third period.

But the Rangers’ Brad Richards scored at the 17 minute mark of the third period to tie it and force overtime.

New York’s Ryan Callahan scored three minutes into the overtime period for the win.

Carolina had only two shots on goal in the third period and finished with 21 shots compared to 38 by New York.

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