The Carolina Hurricanes (46-15-8) play host to the New York Rangers (41-20-10) at PNC Arena on Thursday. The teams meet for their second consecutive game against each other. Carolina topped the Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday.
Jalen Chatfield, Stefan Noesen, and Teuvo Teravainen each scored once for the Hurricanes. Tyler Motte and Kaapo Kakko both scored once for the Rangers. Frederik Andersen saved 29 of 31 shots in the win (.935%).
FACING OFF
New York is averaging 3.34 goals per game for the season, 11th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Hurricanes team that is allowing only 2.57 goals a game (2nd). Meanwhile, Carolina has found the net 3.30 times a game on average, 12th in the league, and the Rangers are allowing opponents to score 2.70 goals per game (6th).
Carolina averages more shots/game (35.0) than most teams in the league, ranking third, though the team’s 9.6% shooting percentage is 21st. With an average of 31.8 attempts, New York ranks 15th.
The Rangers’ 22.58% power play percentage ranks 10th in the league, while the Hurricanes are 15th with a conversion rate of 21.20%. Carolina has been more adept at penalty killing, boasting the league’s third-highest PK% at 83.64%. New York ranks 14th at 79.90%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 80 and 77 points this season, Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have been the top skaters for the Rangers. Panarin is among the league leaders with his 57 assists (9th). In the net, Igor Shesterkin (32-12-7) is New York’s top goaltender. He has a 2.58 GAA and a .913% save percentage.
Martin Necas leads the Hurricanes in scoring with 64 points. He has 27 goals and 37 assists in 69 games. Pyotr Kochetkov (11-6-5) has the best goals against average for Carolina at 2.38. He has a save percentage of .909%. Andersen (19-7-0) has played the most games in net for the Hurricanes this season. He has a 2.45 GAA and a .903% save percentage.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 20-8-6 away from Madison Square Garden this season. Carolina is 24-8-2 at PNC Arena this season.
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Carolina Hurricanes (-145)
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