With Canada declaring that Brayden Point wouldn't be available for the Olympics, the organization announced that the Canes' star winger would take his spot.
Rolling into New York with a nine-game point streak, the Canes will look to finish with a purpose against the retooling Rangers in the midst of a freefall.
The Canes' attempt to snag Panarin from a division rival has proven fruitless, but it might not be the worst thing in the world, considering how it played out.
With the clock slowly ticking before roster moves halt at 3 pm, the Canes are actively trying to get something done before pausing for the next three weeks.
Staal scores the winner late in the third period to back a three-point night from Aho, a two-goal game from Jarvis, and another excellent start by Bussi.