High-Scoring Showdown Expected in Carolina vs New York Game
It's an exciting matchup of two top teams in the Eastern Conference -- the Carolina Hurricanes (20-13-4 record with 3 wins in their the last 3 games, currently 2nd in
Game outlook
It's an exciting matchup of two top teams in the Eastern Conference -- the Carolina Hurricanes (20-13-4 record with 3 wins in their the last 3 games, currently 2nd in Metropolitan Division) and the New York Rangers (25-9-1 record with 7 wins in their last 10 games, currently 1st in Metropolitan Division). Both teams are looking to remain near the top of the division, and the game should be a great one. Looking for winning NHL Picks? We have the best resources to help you make the most of the season.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hurricanes +107 | Rangers -125
Spread: Hurricanes +1.5 (-230) | Rangers -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are having a successful season with an impressive offense averaging 3.32 goals per game and a power ranking of 3. Led by Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis with 28 goals and 41 assists, the Hurricanes' offensive output has been augmented by Martin Necas, Michael Bunting, and Stefan Noesen who have contributed 27 goals and 45 assists. Defensively, though, the team is faring much worse with 3.19 goals allowed per game and -1.4 Goals Saved Above Average for goalie Pyotr Kotchetkov. Overall, their record is an impressive 20-13-4.
New York Rangers Analysis
The team has been led by top line of Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad of combined 37 goals and 50 assists, Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck, and Alexis Lafreniere with 37 goals and 51 assists and Adam Fox and Erik Gustafson with 6 goals and 37 assists from the defense. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has made an impressive .911 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average for 5.7 goals saved above average. The New York Rangers are having an impressive season thus far, sitting at rank 5 and 24-10 overall. Their offense is averaging 3.41 goals per game, ranking them 11th overall while their defense is giving up on average 2.76 goals, ranking them 8th. Key players to their success have been Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad leading the offense and the defensemen Adam Fox and Erik Gustafsson providing additional offense. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has proven to be an all-star with a .911 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average. The Rangers have the right mix of offensive and defensive powerhouses to make a run deep in the playoffs.