New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider (20) is hit by Carolina Hurricanes’ Brady Skjei (76) in front o …

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) is hit by Carolina Hurricanes' Brady Skjei (76) in front o ...

New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider (20) is hit by Carolina Hurricanes’ Brady Skjei (76) in front of Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) during first period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)