He has looked dominant as he scored a goal during the first game against Carolina which helped the Rangers win 4-3. Throughout his playoff he has played five games, score three goals one assist for four points, and will continue to dominate as the series moves on.
This season was by far his best in his career as he played all 82 games, scoring 49 goals with 71 assists for 120 points and was a + 18 with 24 penalty minutes.
His production will be vital to helping the Rangers beat the Hurricanes as both teams have many great stars who could put the puck in the net.