Hurricanes vs Rangers Picks and Prediction – 5/7/2024

The New York Rangers will again host the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night for game two of their second round series. New York jumped out to a lead and held it in game one to take control of this series. Expect for another back and forth affair between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference as each fight for supremacy in the second round. Stay up to date with our NHL Picks.

Game two of this series will be the fifth time this season these two teams have met as New York has won three of the first four. The Rangers have a slightly better offense but will again be in front of their own home fans. Look for New York to continue to run hot as they ride a long winning streak into Tuesday. Take the Rangers to again defend the home ice and cash in as the underdog leading to a game 2 victory. Final Score Prediction, New York Rangers win 3-1.

The Carolina Hurricanes faltered in game one of this series scoring just three goals in 60 minutes to go nearly 1/2 goal under their season average. Defensively Carolina was overwhelmed as well giving up nearly double their season average. The New York Rangers continued their hot streak in game one scoring four goals for the fourth time in the last 5 outings. Sebastian Aho has done everything for Carolina this season leading the team with 89 points and 53 assists overall. Aho also has also boasted a team high 36 goals this season. Much like Sebastian Aho Artemi Panarin has led New York in all three categories as well. Panarin scored 120 points and added 71 assists before pumping in a team high 49 goals this season.