In our NHL predictions for Friday, May 20, we are breaking down Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal series between New York and Carolina to get you the best Rangers vs Hurricanes betting pick and odds. The Canes barely outlasted the Rangers 2-1 in overtime last Wednesday to take the lead, satisfying -175 moneyline odds. They sit at -170 this time around, while the Rangers are +150 road underdogs.
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Rangers vs Hurricanes Betting Pick
This game will be played at PNC Arena at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Why Bet The Hurricanes:
✅ The opening contest of the series was a proper defensive battle. The Rangers outshot the Hurricanes 28-26, but Antti Raanta did a terrific job in the crease. Carolina hasn’t impressed at all, and the Canes needed their goalie at his best. Raanta certainly delivered, improving to 4-2 on the postseason. The 33-year-old netminder is sporting a strong 2.13 GAA and .933 save percentage.
✅ The Hurricanes eliminated the Boston Bruins in the first round in seven games, emerging victorious in all four showings on the home ice. Carolina outscored Boston 18-6 over hose four contests at PNC Arena, and the Canes will aim for their eighth straight home victory when they welcome the Rangers on Friday. In their previous 30 home games, the Hurricanes have gone 23-7.
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✅ The Canes won three of their four dates with the Rangers in the regular season, including a couple of road victories at Madison Square Garden in April, 4-2 and 4-3. Carolina is now 7-1 in its last eight contests against New York. Sebastian Aho, who tied the game at 1-1 last Wednesday, had seven points (three goals and four assists) in four regular-season encounters with the Rangers.
New York Rangers
Filip Chytil scored his second goal of the postseason to give the Rangers an early lead in Game 1. New York played well but couldn’t hold on in the crunch time, allowing the Hurricanes to tie the opener with just 2:23 left on the clock in the third period.
Igor Shesterkin guarded the cage last Wednesday, posting 24 saves on 26 shots. He fell to 4-3 with a disappointing 3.42 GAA and .911 save percentage in the playoffs.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Canes barely survived Game 1. Sebastian Aho netted his third goal of the postseason to tie the clash at -1-1, while Ian Cole scored his first playoff goal in 2022 to lift the Canes over the Rangers.
Teuvo Teravainen accounted for one assist, his sixth in the postseason. Sebastian Aho has three goals and three dishes on his postseason tally, and Tony DeAngelo has accounted for seven assists and one goal.