Bruins at Hurricanes 5/16/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 9:23 AM ET

Bruins at Hurricanes 5/16/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

The Bruins were able to take the first game in Carolina in the series and that definitely gives the Bruins a great chance of locking down the series. The Bruins now have the series lead by a total of 3-0. However, the Bruins did have some challenges in the last game as the Hurricanes definitely improve in the way they were battling in the game with a chance to win a home game.

Curtis McElhinney was the goalie the Hurricanes relied on and he did a great job in the game. He faced a total of 31 shots in the game and ended up stopping 29 of them. McElhinney was able to get a total of 8 shorthanded saves in the game as well, but also nailed out a power play save as well.

The Hurricanes are in the must win position in this game and will throw out all the stops in the game. The Bruins, are going to have some problems in getting their 6th straight playoff win, which is something they have not done in a long time. Look for history to hold true in this game as the Hurricanes are finally able to figure out how to beat Rask in this game. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 2-1.