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Carolina Hurricanes Look to Extend Season Series Lead Against New York Rangers in Divisional Showdown

In an upcoming divisional matchup, the Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-2-2) will face off against the New York Rangers (24-21-4-0), with the Hurricanes holding a 2-0 season series lead. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Carolina falling to the Islanders and New York being defeated by the Avalanche. Despite Carolina being the betting favorite at -135, the line has remained steady. For more insights and predictions on this game, consult our NHL Picks to increase your chances of winning big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -135 | Rangers +120
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+176) | Rangers +1.5 (-220)
• Total: Over/Under 5.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 57%.

Carolina vs New York Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are wrapping up a successful road trip with a 4-1 record in their past five games. Despite their strong performance, they face stiff competition from the Capitals for first place in their division, with the Devils close behind. The Hurricanes recently made a significant trade, acquiring Mikko Rantanen in exchange for Martin Necas. Rantanen had a quiet debut but has impressive stats for the season. Sebastian Aho is also playing well, with six points in his last five games. Shayne Gostisbehere and Jacob Slavin are key players on defense, while Pyotr Kochetkov continues to excel in goal. Frederik Andersen has been sidelined due to injury. Carolina has a strong offense, averaging 3.4 goals per game, and a solid defense, allowing only 2.8 goals per game, making them a top-ranked team in both categories. The Hurricanes have a power ranking of 16 and a record of 30-16-4 for the season.

New York Rangers Analysis

The New York Rangers are wrapping up a successful homestand with at least one point in nine of their last ten games. Artemio Panarin has been a standout player with five points in his past five games, while Vincent Trochek has been struggling recently. The Rangers' defense has been inconsistent, with Adam Fox leading with 40 points. Igor Shesterkin is expected to start in goal with a 2.79 GAA and .911 save %. The team averages 3.0 goals per game and ranks 13th in the league. Overall, the Rangers have a power ranking of 25 and rank 15th in offense and 16th in defense. They have a record of 24-21-4. Carolina has gone 1-2-0 in their last three matchups against New York.

Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers Display Contrasting Performances as Playoff Race Heats Up

The Carolina Hurricanes have displayed strong performance in their recent games, despite struggling on the road with only 11 wins out of 25 games this season. On the other hand, the New York Rangers are currently in a precarious position, trailing three points behind a playoff spot. Despite their desperate situation, the Rangers have shown resilience by posting a 5-1-2 record in their last eight games. Carolina's offensive prowess is evident as they have scored multiple goals in their recent matches, albeit scoring three or fewer goals in six of their past eight games. Fortunately for the Rangers, their defense has been solid, conceding only 14 goals in their previous six games. With Shesterkin in top form, the Rangers have secured victory in four out of their last five games with him guarding the net.

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