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NEW YORK RANGERS @ CAROLINA HURRICANES
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 6
NEW YORK LEAD 3-2
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 5 | NYR | CAR | 1:4 |
| GAME 4 | CAR | NYR | 4:3 |
| 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 | NYR |
| +1.5 | 5.5 | 5:3 |
THE RUB
The New York Rangers began the Stanley Cup playoffs with seven straight victories but now face a critical Game 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.
The Rangers, leading 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, have twice allowed the Hurricanes to stave off elimination, losing 4-3 in Game 4 and 4-1 in Game 5.
Coach Peter Laviolette emphasized the need for increased desperation as the series progresses. Carolina, led by coach Rod Brind’Amour, has found momentum with Evgeny Kuznetsov scoring key goals in the past two games.
Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox need to improve for the Rangers, while Filip Chytil’s return remains uncertain.
Carolina’s Brett Pesce is unlikely to play due to a lower-body injury. Kuznetsov expects a fierce battle in Game 6.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Mika Zibanejad has 1+ assists in 14 of the Rangers’ last 15 games.
- Brady Skjei has 1+ assists in 7 of the Hurricanes’ last 8 home games.
- Chris Kreider has scored in 6 of the Rangers’ last 8 road games.
- Alexis Lafreniere has scored in 3 of the Rangers’ last 4 games.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov has scored in each of the Hurricanes’ last 2 games.
PICK – NEW YORK RANGERS +1.5 
EDMONTON OILERS @ VANCOUVER CANUCKS
QUARTER FINALS – GAME 5
SERIES TIED 2-2
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
VANCOUVER 4-0
| GAME 4 | EDM | VAN | 3:2 |
| GAME 3 | EDM | VAN | 3:4 |
| GAME 2 | VAN | EDM | 3:4 (3:3) |
| GAME 1 | VAN | EDM | 5:4 |
| 14.04.24 | EDM | VAN | 1:3 |
| 07.11.23 | VAN | EDM | 6:2 |
| 15.10.23 | EDM | VAN | 3:4 |
| 12.10.23 | VAN | EDM | 8:1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| VAN | OVER | VAN |
| +1.5 | 6.5 | 3:2 |
THE RUB
Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet challenged his team after a disappointing Game 4 loss to the Oilers, leaving their Western Semi tied 2-2. Tocchet criticized about half a dozen players for not performing up to par, including Elias Pettersson, who has only one goal and three assists in 10 postseason games. Pettersson acknowledged his struggles and expressed a desire to improve.
The Oilers head into Game 5 with renewed confidence after Evan Bouchard’s game-winning goal and strong defensive play in Game 4. Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard earned a win in his first NHL playoff start, making 19 saves.
Edmonton, known for its offensive prowess, has scored a power-play goal in every playoff game. Coach Kris Knoblauch praised the team’s defensive effort, which they hope to continue as the series resumes.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Leon Draisaitl has scored in 7 of the Oilers’ last 8 road games vs. Canucks.
- Nikita Zadorov has scored in each of the Canucks’ last 4 home games.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 1+ assists in 5 of the Oilers’ last 6 road playoff games.
- Evan Bouchard has 1+ assists in 8 of the Oilers’ last 10 road playoff games.
- Brock Boeser has an assist in 4 of the Canucks’ last 5 games.
- Quinn Hughes has 1+ assists in 4 of the Canucks’ last 5 home games vs. Oilers.
- J.T. Miller has scored in 4 of the Canucks’ last 5 home games vs. Oilers.
- Evan Bouchard has scored in each of the Oilers’ last 3 games.
- Mattias Ekholm has scored in each of the Oilers’ last 3 road games vs. Canucks.
- Brock Boeser has scored in 3 of the Canucks’ last 4 home games vs. Oilers.
PICK – OVER 6.5 TOTAL GOALS
