Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 7, 2024

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May 7, 2024 9:10 AM
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Carolina Hurricanes will look to even the series as they take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers, who lead the series 1-0, will be looking to build on their momentum in front of their home crowd. Catch all the action on ESPN at 7:00 PM as these Metropolitan Division foes clash in Game 2 of the East 2nd Round.
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Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes are heavily reliant on the stellar performances of Sebastian Aho, who leads the team in goals, assists, and points. Aho's impressive stats of 36 goals, 53 assists, and 89 points make him the undeniable driving force behind the Hurricanes' offense. However, his day-to-day injury status raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming matchup against the New York Rangers. If Aho is unable to take the ice, the Hurricanes may struggle to generate scoring opportunities, putting even more pressure on their defense to shut down the Rangers' potent offense.

New York Rangers Analysis

As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to take on the New York Rangers, they'll need to be wary of the explosive offense led by Artemi Panarin, who's been a dominant force this season. With 49 goals, 71 assists, and a whopping 120 points, Panarin's production has been nothing short of remarkable. However, the Rangers' star forward is currently listed as day-to-day with an injury, which could be a significant blow to the team's chances. If Panarin is unable to suit up or is limited in his playing time, the Hurricanes may be able to capitalize on the Rangers' diminished offensive firepower.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Injuries

New York Rangers

  • Alex Wennberg (C): Day-To-Day
  • Filip Chytil (C): Injured Reserve
  • Erik Gustafsson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jacob Trouba (D): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Lindgren (D): Day-To-Day

Carolina Hurricanes

  • Brett Pesce (D): Out
  • Tony DeAngelo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Jesper Fast (RW): Out
  • Sebastian Aho (C): Day-To-Day
  • Andrei Svechnikov (RW): Day-To-Day

How to Watch the Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers game will be televised on ESPN and is scheduled for Tue 7:00 PM.

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Betting Odds

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently favored to win, with odds of -125, while the Rangers have seen their odds drop since opening as even-money favorites. The Over/Under for the matchup is set at 5.5 goals.

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