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Carolina Hurricanes Look to Extend Dominance Over New Jersey Devils in Game 2 After Strong Series Opener Win

The New Jersey Devils will be looking to bounce back in Game 2 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, who currently hold a 1-0 series lead. Carolina has dominated recent matchups against New Jersey, going 8-2-0 in their last 10 games. The Hurricanes are the favorite in this game, opening at -240, with the current line set at Carolina -235. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup at Lenovo Center on Tuesday night at 6 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Devils +200 | Hurricanes -235
• Spread: Devils +1.5 (-135) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 70%.

New Jersey vs Carolina Stats

New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils closed out the season with four losses in their last five games and continued their streak by losing to Carolina in the first game of this series. They will look to bounce back and even up the series with a win on Tuesday. New Jersey averaged 2.93 goals per game during the season but only managed to score one goal on 24 shots in their last game, with Nico Hischier scoring the lone goal. Jacob Markstrom saved 41 of the 44 shots he faced in the loss. The Devils gave up 2.68 goals per game during the season, ranking fifth in the league, but surrendered four goals in their last game. Brenden Dillon and Cody Glass are questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, New Jersey has a power ranking of 11, ranked 20th in offense, 5th in defense, and holds a 42-34-7 record for the season. A strong defensive performance will be key for the Devils if they hope to secure a win in the upcoming match.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes started their series against the New Jersey Devils with a strong win, led by Logan Stankoven's two-goal performance. They will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a 2-0 series lead in their upcoming game on Tuesday. Carolina boasts a potent offense, averaging 3.24 goals per game during the season, and a solid defense that gave up 2.81 goals per game. Frederik Andersen had a solid performance in goal, saving 23 out of 24 shots in their last game. Despite New Jersey having won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Carolina, the Hurricanes are positioned favorably with a power ranking of 16 and strong offensive and defensive capabilities.

Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Home Games While New Jersey Devils Struggle on Road

The Carolina Hurricanes have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning five out of their last six matchups. In contrast, the New Jersey Devils have struggled on the road, losing three out of their last four games. Carolina's offensive prowess is evident, having scored 12 goals in their last three home games, although their special teams have room for improvement with a power play conversion rate of 18 percent. The Devils, on the other hand, excel in penalty kills but have shown defensive vulnerability by allowing 10 goals in their recent road games. With only eight goals scored in their last three games, New Jersey faces offensive challenges. Carolina's solid defense, which has only conceded eight goals in the last three home games, is likely to impede New Jersey's offensive efforts. Therefore, a wise choice would be to favor Carolina on the money line.

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