The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers meet Sunday in the first game of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Madison Square Garden, starting at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes are the favorite, with -115 moneyline odds, in this game against the Rangers, who have -105 moneyline odds.
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Hurricanes (-115)
- Underdog: Rangers (-105)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Hurricanes and Rangers Betting Trends
- In 42 games this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- New York’s games this season have had over 5.5 goals 52 of 86 times.
- These teams score 6.8 goals per match between them, 1.3 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these teams combine to score 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline 79 times this season, and have finished 52-27 in those games.
- The Rangers have been made an underdog 15 times this season, and won nine, or 60.0%, of those games.
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
- The Hurricanes’ 277 goals this season make them the eighth-best scoring team in the league.
- The Hurricanes have allowed the fourth-fewest goals in league play this season, 211 (2.6 per game).
- The team’s goal differential is second-best in the league at +66.
- The Hurricanes connect on 10.1% of their shots, ranking 15th in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have shut out opponents eight times, averaging 16.9 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 contests, the Hurricanes have gone 8-1-1 (85.0% of possible points).
- They have totaled 38 goals during that time.
- On the defensive end, the Hurricanes have allowed 2.3 goals per game (23 total) over those 10 matchups.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers have scored the seventh-most goals (278 goals, 3.4 per game) in the league.
- The Rangers are one of the toughest defensive units in the NHL this season, allowing 226 goals (2.8 per game) to rank seventh.
- Their seventh-best goal differential is +52.
- The Rangers’ collective 10.8% shooting percentage ranks ninth in the league.
- The Rangers have shut out their opponent six times this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.2 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Rangers are 8-2-0 (90.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 3.3 goals per game (33 total) over that span.
- On the defensive side, the Rangers have given up 21 goals (2.1 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
- One of Carolina’s leading offensive players this season is Sebastian Aho, who has 89 points (36 goals, 53 assists) and plays an average of 18:40 per game.
- Jake Guentzel is contributing with 77 points (30 goals, 47 assists).
- In 42 games, Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has conceded 92 goals (2.33 goals against average) and has racked up 939 saves.
Hurricanes Player Props
- Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
- Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- Artemi Panarin’s 49 goals and 71 assists in 82 matchups give him 120 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Vincent Trocheck is pivotal for New York’s attack with 77 total points (0.9 per game), including 25 goals and 52 assists through 82 games.
- Igor Shesterkin has a 36-17-2 record this season, with a .912 save percentage (16th in the league). In 55 games, he has 1465 saves, and has allowed 141 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Rangers Player Props
- Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Mika Zibanejad Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175)
- Mika Zibanejad Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100)
- Adam Fox Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Adam Fox Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105)
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Injuries
- Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season), Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out)
- Rangers: Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season)
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Rangers (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Rangers 4 – Hurricanes 3
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