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NEW YORK RANGERS @ CAROLINA HURRICANES
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 3
NEW YORK LEAD 2-0
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NYR | 55 | 23 | 30-11-0 | 25-12-4 |
| CAR | 52 | 23 | 27-10-4 | 25-13-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| NYR | 3.4 | 2.8 | +0.6 | 6.2 |
| CAR | 3.4 | 2.6 | +0.8 | 6.0 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
NEW YORK RANGERS 3-1
| GAME 2 | NYR | CAR | 4:3 (3:3) |
| GAME 1 | NYR | CAR | 4:3 |
| 13.03.24 | CAR | NYR | 0:1 |
| 03.01.24 | NYR | CAR | 1:6 |
| 03.11.23 | NYR | CAR | 2:1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| NYR | OVER | NYR |
| +1.5 | 5.5 | 3:2 (2:2) |
THE RUB
In Game 3 the Carolina Hurricanes seek to bounce back after a double-overtime loss to the New York Rangers.
Despite dominating with a 57-39 shots advantage, Carolina succumbed to the Rangers’ resilience. Rangers’ goalie Igor Shesterkin was outstanding, making 54 saves. The Rangers capitalized on special teams, going 4-for-9 on the power play in the series to date.
On the other side of the coin, the Hurricanes have struggled, going 0-for-5 on the power play though Games 1 and 2.
Carolina’s Sebastian Aho leads with five assists, while New York’s Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad are on six-game points streaks. Trocheck’s overtime winner in Game 2 tied him with Cecil Dillon for the longest postseason goals streak in franchise history.
Carolina’s Frederik Andersen faces pressure to improve his 3.32 GAA and .871 save percentage. The Hurricanes aim to capitalize on their home advantage, having won all three home games in the first round.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Mika Zibanejad has 1+ assists in his last 12 games.
- Adam Fox has 1+ assists in his last 7 playoff games vs the Hurricanes.
- Brady Skjei has 1+ assists in the Hurricanes’ last 6 home games.
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in his last 5 games.
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in 5 of his last 6 road games.
- Seth Jarvis has scored a goal in 3 of his last 4 games.
- Adam Fox has scored a goal in 3 of his last 4 road games vs the Hurricanes.
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in 3 of the Hurricanes’ last 4 home games.
PICK – OVER 5.5 TOTAL GOALS
COLORADO AVALANCHE @ DALLAS STARS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 2
COLORADO LEAD 1-0
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| COL | 50 | 25 | 31-9-1 | 19-16-6 |
| DAL | 52 | 21 | 26-11-4 | 26-10-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| COL | 3.7 | 3.1 | +0.6 | 6.8 |
| DAL | 3.6 | 2.9 | +0.8 | 6.5 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
COLORADO 3-1
| GAME 1 | DAL | COL | 3:4 (3:3) |
| 08.04.24 | COL | DAL | 4:7 |
| 28.02.24 | COL | DAL | 5:1 |
| 05.01.24 | DAL | COL | 4:5 (4:4) |
| 19.11.23 | DAL | COL | 3:6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| COL | OVER | DAL |
| +1.5 | 6.5 | 5:3 |
THE RUB
In Game 2 of the Western semis, the Dallas Stars face a familiar challenge after a 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in the opener.
Colorado’s power play spurred their comeback with two second-period goals.
Dallas will be looking for more from key players like Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin, and Matt Duchene.
Colorado, boasting offensive firepower led by Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, and Mikko Rantanen, averages over five goals per game in the playoffs. Colorado’s power play, converting 8 of 18 chances, has been instrumental.
The Avalanche’s depth and scoring prowess present a formidable challenge for Dallas, emphasizing the need for defensive focus and disciplined play.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Cale Makar has 1+ assists in his last 11 road games vs Western Conference teams.
- Mikko Rantanen has 1+ assists in his last 9 playoff games vs the Stars.
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored a goal in his last 7 games.
- Matt Duchene has 1+ assists in his last 6 home games vs former teams.
- Miro Heiskanen has 1+ assists in 7 of his last 8 playoff games vs the Avalanche.
- Artturi Lehkonen has scored a goal in 5 of his last 6 games.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in 4 of his last 5 games vs the Stars.
- Tyler Seguin has scored a goal in 4 of his last 5 games vs the Avalanche.
- Miles Wood has scored a goal in 3 of his last 4 road games.
- Joe Pavelski has scored a goal in 3 of his last 4 home games vs the Avalanche.
PICK – COLORADO AVALANCH +1.5
