The Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-4) visit the New York Rangers (24-21-4) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Hurricanes are coming off a 3-2 overtime defeat to the New York Islanders, while the Rangers fell to the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in their last outing.
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Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's matchup.
The Rangers' offense has scored 35 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 25 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (34.8%). They are 6-1-3 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+115)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 30-16-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
- In the 13 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-2 record (good for 18 points).
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has scored two goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 34 times, and are 28-4-2 in those games (to register 58 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to register 19 points.
- In the 38 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 23-11-4 (50 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 6-5-0 (12 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a 24-21-4 record this season and are 2-4-6 in games that have gone to overtime.
- New York has earned 22 points (9-5-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Rangers recorded only one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
- New York has earned 11 points (5-5-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Rangers have scored more than two goals 28 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (18-7-3).
- New York has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 11-9-2 (24 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Rangers finished 12-11-2 in those matchups (26 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.34 | Goals Scored | 3.02 | 13th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 17th |
| 1st | 32 | Shots | 30 | 7th |
| 2nd | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 28th |
| 19th | 21.05% | Power Play % | 20.31% | 20th |
| 1st | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 83.44% | 4th |
Hurricanes vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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