Hurricanes Restrict Ticket Sales to Locals for Playoff Games Against Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes implement geo-restrictions on ticket sales to maintain home-ice advantage in the NHL playoffs.

The Carolina Hurricanes are limiting ticket sales for their home playoff games against the New York Rangers to residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, and select parts of Virginia.
This strategy aims to prevent Rangers fans from dominating the crowd at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.
Ticket purchases by non-local residents are being canceled and refunds issued, with residency verified by credit card billing address.
No similar restrictions are in place for games at New York's Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers will host multiple games.
Other NHL teams have also adopted geographical ticket restrictions to boost home support during playoff games.