Devils vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 4/29/2025

The New Jersey Devils were back on the road Tuesday with a game in Carolina against the Carolina Hurricanes. New Jersey comes into game five of their first round matchup down 3 games to 1 in the series following a three goal loss in their last outing. Offensively New Jersey averaged 2.93 goals and 28.1 shots per game during the regular season but have averaged just 1.75 goals per game during this series. The New Jersey defense was solid enough during the regular season allowing 2.68 goals and 26.4 shots per game but have given up 14 total goals through four games in this series. Stay on the action with our NHL Picks.

Nico Hischier is the offensive leader during the playoffs for New Jersey with three points and three goals through four games played. Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier have also scored three points during the postseason. Timo Meier is also one of three players on the roster having boasted a team leading 2 assists overall.

The Carolina Hurricanes return home Tuesday in full control of this series following their win in game four. Offensively Carolina has averaged 3.24 goals on 31.7 shots per game during the year but have averaged 3.5 goals per game during this series. Defensively Carolina has been solid as well all season allowing 2.81 goals on 24.9 shots and have given up two goals or less in three of the four games in this series.

Andrei Svechnikov has led the way for Carolina in the postseason as one of two players with five points and has boasted a team leading four goals through four games played. Sebastian Aho also has five points scored during the postseason and leads Carolina with four assists overall. Carolina has a balanced scoring attack in the playoffs as three other players are tied for second on the team with three points apiece.

The Hurricanes have lost 1 game in this series but have controlled this matchup all year. Carolina is up 5-3 on the year and has covered the puckline in every win. Look for Carolina to again play to their edge Tuesday night as the home crowd will carry them over the hump to a win and cover leading to the next round. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win and cover 5-2.