Hurricanes vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - December 22

The Carolina Hurricanes (20-11-1) go on the road against the New York Rangers (16-15-1) on Sunday, December 22 at 12:30 PM ET on NHL Network. The Hurricanes have lost five in a row on the road and the Rangers are trying to stop a three-game home losing streak.

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Here is our prediction for who will claim the victory in Sunday's matchup.

In the past 10 games, the Rangers have gone 4-6-0. They have scored 24 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 31. They have gone on the power play 29 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (20.7% of opportunities).

Hurricanes vs. Rangers Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-155)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have a 20-11-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Carolina has eight points (4-2-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 25 times, and are 20-4-1 in those games (to record 41 points).
• In the 12 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-6-1 record (11 points).
• In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 15-8-1 (31 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to register eight points.

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a 16-15-1 record this season and are -1-1 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• New York has earned 13 points (6-4-1) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Rangers registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
• When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-4-0 record).
• The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 18 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 6-4-1 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 7-5-1 (15 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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