The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, May 7, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Rangers are up 1-0. Bookmakers give the Hurricanes -125 moneyline odds in this matchup with the Rangers (+105).
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Hurricanes (-125)
- Underdog: Rangers (+105)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Hurricanes and Rangers Betting Trends
- In 43 games this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- New York has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 53 of 87 games this season.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 1.3 more than this game’s over/under.
- These teams surrender 5.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- The Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline 80 times this season, and have gone 52-28 in those games.
- This season the Rangers have been an underdog 16 times, and won 10, or 62.5%, of those games.
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
- The Hurricanes’ 277 goals this season make them the eighth-best scoring team in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have given up the fourth-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 211 (2.6 per game).
- With a +66 goal differential, they’re ranked second-best in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 15th in the NHL.
- The Hurricanes have shut out opponents eight times. As a team, they are averaging 16.9 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Hurricanes have earned 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.
- They have averaged 3.8 goals per game (38 total) during that time.
- On the defensive side, the Hurricanes have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) over those 10 outings.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers’ 278 total goals (3.4 per game) are the seventh-most in the NHL.
- The Rangers have been 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 are shooting 10.8% (ninth in the league).
- The Rangers have six shutout wins this season.
- In their past 10 games, the Rangers have gone 8-2-0 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 3.3 goals-per-game average (33 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Rangers have given up 2.1 goals per game (21 total) in those 10 matchups.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
- Sebastian Aho is currently one of Carolina’s top contributors (89 total points), having registered 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Jake Guentzel has 77 points (1.1 per game), scoring 30 goals and adding 47 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov has a record of 23-13-4. He has allowed 92 goals (2.33 goals against average) and racked up 939 saves.
Hurricanes Player Props
- Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
- Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
- Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- Artemi Panarin has totaled 49 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 71 assists (0.9 per game), averaging 3.7 shots per game and shooting 16.2%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 120 total points (1.5 per game).
- Vincent Trocheck is key for New York’s offense with 77 total points (0.9 per game), including 25 goals and 52 assists through 82 games.
- Igor Shesterkin’s record stands at 36-17-2 on the season, giving up 141 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 1465 saves with a .912 save percentage (16th in the league).
Rangers Player Props
- Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
- Vincent Trocheck Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Vincent Trocheck Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Chris Kreider Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- Chris Kreider Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Injuries
- Hurricanes: Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out), Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Out For Season)
- 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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