Preview: New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
New York Rangers
Preview
The New York Rangers face the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden with the Rangers leading the series 1-0. Here's a preview of the matchup, including player stats, recent team performances, and predictions for the game scheduled on May 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Team Overview
The Rangers, led by Artemi Panarin and Igor Shesterkin, aim to build on their Game 1 victory and extend their series lead against the Hurricanes. With a potent offense and strong goaltending, they look to capitalize on home ice advantage and maintain momentum in the playoffs.
Goaltender Comparison
| Name | Wins | L | OTL | SO | GA/G | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Shesterkin | 36 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 2.58 | .913 |
| J. Quick | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2.62 | .911 |
Scoring Leaders
Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers in points with 120, including 49 goals.
Injury Report
- Alex Wennberg (C) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
- Filip Chytil (C) - IR-LT (Expected return: May 7)
- Erik Gustafsson (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
- Jacob Trouba (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
- Ryan Lindgren (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
Team Stats
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| GF/G | 3.39 |
| GA/G | 2.76 |
Recent Performances
The Rangers won Game 1 against the Hurricanes and aim to continue their winning streak at home.
Carolina Hurricanes
Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes look to even the series against the New York Rangers in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. Here's a preview of the matchup, featuring player stats, recent team performances, and predictions for the game scheduled on May 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Team Overview
The Hurricanes, led by Sebastian Aho and Pyotr Kochetkov, aim to bounce back from their Game 1 loss and steal a win on the road. Despite facing injuries, they rely on their balanced scoring and goaltending depth to compete against the Rangers and even the series.
Goaltender Comparison
| Name | Wins | L | OTL | SO | GA/G | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Kochetkov | 23 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2.33 | .911 |
| A. Raanta | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2.99 | .872 |
Scoring Leaders
Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes in points with 89, including 36 goals.
Injury Report
- Brett Pesce (D) - OUT (Expected return: May 9)
- Tony DeAngelo (D) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
- Jesper Fast (RW) - OUT (Expected return: May 15)</ li>
- Sebastian Aho (C) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
- Andrei Svechnikov (RW) - Day-To-Day (Expected return: May 6)
Team Stats
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| GF/G | 3.38 |
| GA/G | 2.57 |
Recent Performances
The Hurricanes lost Game 1 against the Rangers and aim to bounce back with a strong road performance in Game 2.
Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes are predicted to win Game 2 against the New York Rangers. Despite facing injuries, the Hurricanes have demonstrated resilience throughout the season and have the depth to compete at a high level. With goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov stepping up in net and key players like Sebastian Aho leading the offense, the Hurricanes will capitalize on their scoring opportunities and tighten up defensively to secure a crucial road victory and even the series.
Pick: Hurricanes ML
