New York Rangers - Carolina Hurricanes predictions and free betting tips [07/05/2024]

The second match of the Stanley Cup 1/8 finals for the 2023-2024 season kicks off, featuring adversaries from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey enthusiasts can look forward to a showdown between the Rangers and Carolina.

"Rangers"

The New York club has participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches for the 2023-2024 season. The Rangers have played 82 games and amassed 114 points, which allowed them to claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The current NHL regular season demonstrated that the New York team is a formidable force and can count on major achievements. Following 82 matches, the Rangers emerged as the leading team of the Eastern Conference, and getting there was no easy path.

The New York team faced fierce resistance from their Eastern Conference opponents throughout the regular championship. The Rangers managed to lead their Carolina rivals by just 3 points. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoff, the New Yorkers faced Washington and asserted their significant superiority over the opponent. With a 4:0 score, the Rangers defeated the team led by Alexander Ovechkin. In the first match of the second round, the Rangers managed to triumph over Carolina, albeit with gritty effort. The Eastern Conference leaders won with only a 1-goal margin.

"Carolina"

The Carolina hockey team competed in 82 official regular-season NHL games for the 2023-2024 season. Carolina managed to amass 111 points in 82 matches, which ensured the 2nd position in the Eastern Conference league table. Throughout the tournament distance of the regular championship, Carolina was consistently considered among the favourites and leaders. For a long part of the season, Carolina aspired to take leadership in the Eastern Conference but fell short against the New York team, which had 3 points advantage.

Following 82 matches, Carolina secured the 2nd position, leading the closest contenders from Florida and Boston by 1-2 points. The second position allowed Carolina to play the first round with much weaker opponents from New York. It took Carolina just 5 matches to get past the Islanders. In all matches, Carolina demonstrated clear superiority and played aggressively. The single loss could be considered a fluke, particularly as it happened in overtime. In the second round, Carolina is set to face off with the strongest team from the East. In the first match, Carolina did not concede to its opponent but the scoreline reflected a 4:3 victory in favour of the Rangers.

Head-to-Head Meetings

The Rangers and Carolina have clashed in 69 official matches. The Rangers have 46 victories to their credit, while Carolina has emerged stronger in 23 meetings.

Total Prediction

The individual total for Carolina will be over 2 goals scored.

Prediction

Carolina will win in regulation time. The first match showed that a comfortable stroll isn't waiting for the team from New York. Carolina will put up a spirited fight and will have a high chance to move further. The plot of the game will probably match that of the first match, but this time, Carolina will prevail.