New York Rangers (51-22-6) vs Carolina Hurricanes (52-20-8)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Rangers -119 / Carolina Hurricanes -103 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in Tuesday NHL Action.
The Carolina Hurricanes come into this road contest with an overall record of 52-20-8. Through 80 games, the Hurricanes are 1st in the Metropolitan Division. On the season, they have found the net 268 times, good for a rank of 10th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Carolina is the 1st ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.43 goals per game. So far, the Hurricanes have a strength of schedule rating of 26th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 5th-ranked team in the NHL.
The New York Rangers Rangers get set to host the Carolina Hurricanes with an overall record of 51-22-6. This mark places them 2nd in the Metropolitan division. Through 79 games, the Rangers have scored 245 goals, giving them an average of 3.05. This output gives them a rank of 15th among NHL teams. On defense, New York Rangers is the 2nd ranked unit, giving up 2.46 goals per contest. So far, the Rangers have played the 24th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account New York's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 9th in the NHL.
Through 77 games, the Carolina Hurricanes' goal and overall scoring leader is Sebastian Aho with 79 points. He has reached his mark of 36 goals, on a shooting percentage of 16.7%. So far, 36.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Andrei Svechnikov, who has 39 assists to go along with his 30 goals. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +20.0. Carolina's top goalie is Frederik Andersen, who is giving up an average of 2.17 goals per game. In his 52 games played, he has turned in 30 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Coming into this game, the New York Rangers Rangers leader in points is Artemi Panarin. In New York's 79 games, he has come up with 22 goals and 74 assists. He has scored his goals on a shooting percentage of 12.4%. The team's top overall goal scorer is Chris Kreider. Of his 51 goals, 51.0% have come during power play time. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +21.0. New York's top goalie is Igor Shesterkin, who is giving up an average of 2.03 goals per game. In his 52 games played, he has turned in 38 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Coming into this game, the Hurricanes have an over-under record of 38-42. However, when playing on the road, the over has fared better, going 23-17. On the season, 53.0% of Carolina's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 58% of the scoring coming from the Hurricanes. Coming into this game, the Rangers have an over-under record of 30-47-2. When playing at home, the over is hitting less than half the time, going 15-22-1. On the season, 43.0% of New York's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 49.0% of the scoring coming from the Rangers. Look for this to be a low-scoring contest, as both the Rangers and Hurricanes have elite defensive units. I recommend taking the under.
Joe’s Pick Under 5.5 Goals
AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen
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