I live on the SC side of Charlotte, and there are a lot of us NYR fans in the area, and in the Carolinas in general. Have been to at least 3-4 NYR games in Raleigh, and that arena turns at least 50% blue. It feels like a Rangers home game minus the goal horn/song when we score. Love going to see the Rangers play there--the crowd is really loud and into it, and it's always a blast!
One of the best games I went to up there, was on 4/25/2013 when the Canes started all 3 of their Staals on the same line. Sat in the 8th row behind the Rangers' net that game. Rangers would clinch a playoff spot with a win that night. Down 3-2 with just under 3 minutes to go, Richards ties it, and then Cally wins it in OT. We all went absolutely nuts, what a win, and what a way to clinch a playoff spot!