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NEW YORK RANGERS @ CAROLINA HURRICANES
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 4
NEW YORK LEAD 3-0
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 3 | CAR | NYR | 2:3 (2:2) |
| 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 | CAR |
| +1.5 | 5.5 | 4:3 |
THE RUB
In their Eastern second-round series, the Hurricanes are facing a dire situation, trailing the Rangers 3-0. Thus far, all three games have been close, with Carolina suffering one-goal losses, including a recent 3-2 overtime defeat in Game 3.
Carolina’s special teams have been a struggle this postseason, with their power play converting only 5 goals on 30 opportunities and remaining scoreless in 15 attempts against the Rangers. On the penalty kill, they’ve allowed seven goals on 24 opposition opportunities.
Meanwhile, New York is on the cusp of another series sweep, largely due to Artemi Panarin’s overtime heroics in Game 3. Panarin’s performance included his fourth game-winner of the postseason, showcasing the Rangers’ resilience in critical moments.
New York’s special teams have been formidable, boasting a 34.5% efficiency rate on the power play and a 93.8% success rate on the penalty kill. Goalie Igor Shesterkin has been stellar, boasting a 2.01 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage through seven games, providing a boost to the Rangers’ defensive efforts.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Mika Zibanejad has 1+ assists in each of the Rangers’ last 13 games.
- Brady Skjei has 1+ assists in each of the Hurricanes’ last 7 home games.
- Chris Kreider has scored a goal in 6 of the Rangers’ last 7 road games.
- Jake Guentzel has scored 1+ goals in 8 of his last 10 playoff games vs the Rangers.
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in 5 of the Rangers’ last 6 games.
PICK – NEW YORK RANGERS +1.5 
DALLAS STARS @ COLORADO AVALANCH
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 3
SERIES TIED 1-1
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 2 | DAL | COL | 5:3 |
| 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 |
| DAL | OVER | DAL |
| +1.5 | 6.5 | 4:1 |
THE RUB
In their Western Semis matchup, the Stars and Avalanche have been engaged in a fierce battle, with each team claiming a win in the first two games. The series is now shifting to Denver for Game 3, presenting a challenge for the Stars, given the Avalanche’s dominance on home ice.
Colorado boasts the best home record in the NHL, having won 31 games during the regular season. They have continued their success in Denver during the playoffs, holding a perfect 2-0 record at home so far. The Stars, however, have proven resilient on the road, having overcome adversity in their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Despite missing an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead, the Stars remain confident, understanding the importance of being tied 1-1 heading into Game 3. Forward Miro Heiskanen talke up the importance of the win in Game 2 and expressed the team’s determination to improving.
The Avalanche, meanwhile, have showcased their depth, particularly with Valeri Nichushkin’s outstanding performance. Nichushkin’s remarkable goal-scoring streak has been a highlight of Colorado’s playoff run, matching a postseason record set by Pat LaFontaine in 1992.
As the series intensifies in Denver, both teams are prepared for a battle, with the Avalanche hoping to capitalize on their home-ice advantage and the Stars aiming to maintain their road resilience.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored 1+ goals in each of the Avalanche’s last 8 games.
- Casey Mittelstadt has 1+ assists in 4 of the Avalanche’s last 5 games.
- Joe Pavelski has 1+ assists in 4 of the Stars’ last 5 games as underdogs.
- Tyler Seguin has scored 1+ goals in 5 of his last 6 games vs the Avalanche.
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored 1+ goals in 4 of the Avalanche’s last 5 home games vs the Stars.
PICK – OVER 6.5 TOTAL GOALS
