New York Rangers - Carolina Hurricanes predictions and free betting tips [13/05/2024]

Today the fifth match of the Stanley Cup quarter-finals for the 2023-2024 season is set to kick-off, featuring competitors from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey fans are set to be treated with a clash between the Rangers and the Hurricanes.

New York Rangers

The New York club took part in 82 official NHL regular season matches for the 2023-2024 season. The Rangers contested 82 matches and collected 114 points, thus securing the leading position in the Eastern Conference. The 2023-2024 season reminded everyone that hockey in New York could be the strongest in North America and achieve great success, aiming to win the Stanley Cup. Following the 82 matches, the Rangers emerged as the best team in the Eastern Conference, outpacing the multitude of rivals that pursued them throughout the season. The Rangers managed to climb from outside the top-3 to finish above all rivals. The nearest contenders from Carolina secured the 2nd position, earning 3 points fewer. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Rangers faced off against the Washington team and comfortably overcame the team still relying heavily on the performance of Alexander Ovechkin. The second round proves to be more challenging for the New York team than their face-off with Washington. In the three matches against Carolina, the Rangers secured victory and were a step away from the semi-final, but lost the fourth match. With a score of 4:3, Carolina defeated the Rangers.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina team played 82 official matches in the NHL regular season for the 2023-2024 season. Over these 82 matches, Carolina managed to collect 111 points, which enabled them to secure 2nd place in the East Conference standing. The 2023-2024 season proved successful for Carolina in terms of outcome. Throughout the regular championship, Carolina consistently accumulated points, which kept them among the leaders. After the 82 matches, Carolina secured the 2nd position in the Eastern Conference, lagging behind only the opposing New York's Rangers. Carolina ended up 3 points behind the leaders. In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Carolina came up against the second strongest New York team and enjoyed a comfortable victory. In the first three matches of the series, Carolina prevailed in a confident and calm manner. Carolina's only defeat in the first round occurred in overtime. In the fifth match of the series, Carolina defeated the Islanders with a score of 6:3, asserting their superiority. The second round doesn't go well for Carolina. Following three defeats, Carolina managed to "break the ice" on the scoreboard, but things aren't going great. Any defeat could be decisive.

Head to head 

Carolina and the Rangers have faced each other in 72 matches. The Rangers have won on 49 occasions, whereas Carolina proved to be the better side in 23 encounters.

New York Rangers - Carolina Hurricanes match prediction

Carolina will win in regular time. Carolina's hockey players secured a win in the previous match and surpassed an important psychological hurdle. Carolina now has the opportunity to capitalise on its success and begin turning the tide of the series.