Carolina vs Rangers: prediction for the NHL game
The Hurricanes go against the Rangers in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Who will start the series with a victory? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina played against the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs. The Hurricanes started with two confident victories at home (5:1 and 5:2), but allowed the opponent to level the score in Boston. In all three away games, Carolina played poorly on defense, but the seventh game of the series took place in Raleigh, where the Hurricanes prevailed with a score of 3:2.

New York Rangers

After spliting the first two games of their last-16 match, the Rangers suffered two devastating defeats to Pittsburgh (4:7 and 2:7). Then the team managed to mount a comeback and won three games in a row, thus finishing the series with a score of 4:3 and progressing to the quarterfinals. Mika Zibanejad was excellent in the last games and played a big role in his team's victory.
Trends
СтавкаGoal in each period - no
In 3 head-to-head games in a row, the teams failed to score in each period.

Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In 4 head-to-head games out of 5, the teams didn't score more than one goal in the first period.

Tip and bets
Carolina have won all of their home games in the playoffs. The Hurricanes are set to start the quarterfinal series at home, and we believe they will use this to their advantage. The Rangers struggled against Pittsburgh, who weren't in perfect form, and playing against Carolina will be a real test for them.
Our prediction - Carolina to win
Both sides will strive to have a powerful start to series and go all out in attack. We suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 5.5 goals