New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/9/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+138) Hurricanes (-167)

The Carolina Hurricanes will go up against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Rangers lead the series 2-0. The odds on this game have New York at +138 and Carolina is coming in at -167. The over/under comes in at 7.

The New York Rangers went home feeling good by earning a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2. The Rangers had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. In the game, they netted 4 out of the 39 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 7 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 2 goals. New York garnered 12 penalty minutes for this contest.

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New York Rangers opponents have 232 power play tries (26th in professional hockey) and have racked up 36 goals in those attempts. The Rangers have had 2,418 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .907. New York has taken 2,582 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.8%. While playing at even strength, the Rangers have allowed 190 goals while having 213 of their own. New York comes into tonight with 246 power play opportunities and they have added 65 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 26.42%. For the season, the have a total of 114 points and their points percentage sits at .695. Pertaining to scoring goals, the New York Rangers have tallied 278 goals (7th in hockey) this year and have given up 226.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Igor Shesterkin. During his career on the ice, Shesterkin has compiled 134 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .644. His save percentage is at .921 for his 12,428 mins played. Shesterkin has had 6,358 shots against him and has amassed 5,855 saves. The opposition has scored 503 goals against Shesterkin in his career and his goals against average is 2.43. He has amassed an overall mark of 135-59-17 and he started in 208 games. Shesterkin has been involved in 213 games during his NHL career.

In Game 1, Carolina had 5 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Hurricanes converted 3 goals out of the 57 shots on goal they pursued.

The Hurricanes have accumulated 210 goals at even strength and 67 goals (3rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has taken 2,733 shots (3rd in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.14%, while allowing their opponents 2,101 shots. For the year, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 277 goals, 111 points, in addition to a points percentage of .677. They have allowed 211 goals to be scored by way of 176 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 249 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 26.91%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 86.43% on their oppositions 258 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.0%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Frederik Andersen defending the net. Andersen is sitting with a career record of 295-127-52 and has played in 495 games. Andersen's rate of quality starts comes in at 57.4% and he has earned 276 quality starts in his hockey career. He has recorded 13,243 saves out of 14,461 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .916. The opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,218 goals altogether. He has been a starter 481 games and has been on the ice for 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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