NEW YORK (AP) Michael Grabner's speed was known when the Rangersadded him before last season. His offensive production has provided the secondary scoring they have needed.

Grabner scored three goals, including two late empty-netters, to lead New York to a 5-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. The Austrian winger has tallied 30 goals - including three of his five career hat tricks - in his first 102 games with the Rangers.

''There are tons of guys with speed in this game that can really skate, but he's got great hockey sense with it and that's what allows him to get those opportunities,'' Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh said. ''I just like the fact that he has great awareness of when and when not to use his speed to go on the attack.''

David Desharnais and Paul Carey also scored to help the Rangers win for the ninth time in their last 10 at home and improve to 11-3-0 in their last 14 overall. Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves.

Justin Williams scored 56 seconds into the game to give Carolina the early lead with his 700th career point. Scott Darling finished with 21 saves as the Hurricanes lost their 14th consecutive game at Madison Square Garden, dating back to January 5, 2011.