Hurricanes go for 12th straight win vs. up-and-down Rangers

When the Carolina Hurricanes took their last regulation loss on Nov. 23, they faced an early eight-point deficit in the Metropolitan Division. Since then they are virtually unbeaten and hold a fairly comfortable lead atop the competitive division.

The Hurricanes seek a franchise-record 12th straight victory and can give coach Rod Brind'Amour his 200th career victory Tuesday night when they visit the New York Rangers in t