New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+138) Hurricanes (-165)

The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on Thursday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Rangers lead the series 3-2. The odds on this game have New York at +138 and Carolina is coming in at -165. The over/under is 7.

The New York Rangers will need a bounce back game after taking a 4-1 defeat against the Hurricanes in Game 5 . New York accumulated 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Rangers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. They also had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. In the game, they netted 1 out of the 21 shots they put on net.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have earned 278 goals (7th in the NHL) on the campaign and have allowed 226. For the year, they have 114 points and their points percentage is .695. New York has accounted for 246 power play opportunities and they have scored 65 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 26.42%. When playing at even strength, the Rangers have surrendered 190 goals while earning 213 themselves. New York has attempted 2,582 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. The Rangers have had 2,418 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .907. New York Rangers opponents have earned 232 power play opportunities (26th in pro hockey) and have come away with 36 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin has been involved in 213 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has earned an overall mark of 135-59-17 and he started in 208 games. The opposition has been able to score 503 goals versus Shesterkin in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.43. Shesterkin has had 6,358 shots taken against him and has recorded 5,855 saves. His save percentage currently is at .921 during his 12,428 mins on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Shesterkin has compiled 134 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .644.

In Game 5, Carolina had 3 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Hurricanes scored 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they took.

Carolina has tried 2,733 shots (3rd in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.14%, while allowing the opposition 2,101 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 86.43% on their oppositions 258 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.0%. They have recorded 249 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 26.91%. The Hurricanes have earned 210 goals at even strength and 67 goals (3rd in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 211 goals to be scored by way of 176 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 277 goals, 111 points, and a points percentage of .677.

Across the rink you are going to see Frederik Andersen defending the net. Andersen is the owner of a career record of 295-127-52 and has participated in 495 games. Andersen's quality start percentage is 57.4% and he has accumulated 276 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has tallied 13,243 saves out of the 14,461 shots tried, giving him a save % of .916. His opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per game and he has allowed 1,218 goals altogether. He has started in 481 contests and has racked up 28,566 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (+138)

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