Carolina and the Rangers have two of the best coaches in the NHL. Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour has turned down less money to stay with the Hurricanes. And he has been masterful at manipulating his lineup and engineering a suffocating defense. In like manner, Gerard Gallant has turned the Rangers into a winner with the NHL betting odds. New York rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat Pittsburgh in the first round. That comeback was a testament to Gallant’s superb motivational skills. Now the Rangers will have to come back again after blowing game one.
2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game 2
| Date and Time: | Friday, May 20, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rangers | +1½ (-170) | 5½ (-105) | +155 |  |
| Hurricanes | -1½ (+150) | 5½ (-115) | -175 | |
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Game 1 Goes to Comeback Canes
The Rangers led game one 1-0 with under three minutes to play. But Carolina marquee man Sebastian Aho tied the game at the 17:37 mark of the third period. Subsequently, the game went into overtime. Carolina’s Ian Cole got the game-winner at the 3:12 mark of the second session. On the whole, the Hurricanes carried the play in the third period for a furious game-tying rally. Filip Chytil got the only goal for the Rangers.
The two goaltenders had strong games, but Antti Raanta was clutch when it mattered most. Igor Shesterkin stopped 24 of 26 shots for the Rangers. And then Raanta stopped 27 out of 28 shots for the Hurricanes.
Raanta Takes the Net for Carolina in All-Star Fashion
At the onset of the playoffs, the Hurricanes lost number one goaltender Frederik Andersen to injury. Antti Raanta was elevated to the top goaltending spot. So far, Raanta has been a key online wagering asset.
So far, Raanta has a .933 save percentage and 2.13 goals-against average. By contrast, Igor Shesterkin has been decent but nowhere near his regular-season dominance. In the regular season, Shesterkin posted a save percentage of .935 with a 2.07 goals-against average. By contrast, Igor has a playoff save percentage of .911 with a 3.42 goals-against average.
Rangers at Hurricanes Top Players
Rangers left wing Chris Kreider has a team-best five goals with two assists and a -1. And then defenseman Adam Fox has three goals, seven assists, and a +1. Thus far, Carolina is showing tremendous balance, with five players scoring three goals in the playoffs.
Rangers at Hurricanes By The Angles
New York has gone over the total in seven of its last eight games. Late on, the Rangers have won four of their previous six matchups. New York has gotten the cash in only one of their previous seven games at Carolina. Specifically, the Rangers are 4-1 over the total on the road.
Carolina and the Rangers have gone under the total in five of their last seven games at PNC Arena. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have gone over the total in eight of their last ten games. Carolina has visited the payout window in ten of its last 13 games. Specifically, the Canes have paid in six of their last seven matchups at PNC Arena.
Rangers at Hurricanes SBG Free Picks
Carolina is undefeated on home ice this postseason. In this situation, the Hurricanes’ home ice is a proven NHL betting asset.
SBG Best Bet: Carolina Hurricanes.