The battle for the Stanley Cup is heating up as the New York Rangers gear up to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. However, diehard Rangers fans may face a hurdle in attending the games as Ticketmaster is restricting ticket sales to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, and southern parts of Virginia.
The PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, where Games 3, 4, and potentially 6 will be hosted, is the battleground for this playoff showdown. The restriction has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with Rangers fans pointing out that there are plenty of New York transplants in the North Carolina area who may still find a way to attend the games.
Despite the ticket restrictions in North Carolina, the New York Rangers do not have any limitations on who can purchase tickets for Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. However, attending the game at MSG comes with a hefty price tag, with standing room only tickets listed at $343 each on Ticketmaster.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming games, dates and times for the rest of the series have yet to be released. Game 1 between the Rangers and Hurricanes is set to kick off at 4 p.m. EST on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, promising an intense and thrilling start to this playoff series. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup for the Stanley Cup.