‘They’re Scared’: PNC Arena Bans New York Residents From Purchasing Tickets Ahead of Rangers, Hurricanes NHL Playoff Matchup

The battle for the Stanley Cup is well underway as the New York Rangers are set to take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Sunday night.

But for diehard Blueshirts fans, planning a trip to North Carolina to watch the games may be difficult — Ticketmaster is prohibiting people who live outside the North Carolina area from purchasing tickets.

Upon checkout, fans are greeted with this disclaimer before submitting their payment for the tickets:

“PNC Arena is located in Raleigh,

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