Rangers Hurricanes Prediction Picks Odds Game 3

Rangers lead series 2-0 vs. Hurricanes with strong goaltending and special teams. Canes favored to win Game 3 at home.

The New York Rangers have relied heavily on their goaltending and special teams to take a 2-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. As the two Metropolitan Division rivals prepare for a crucial Game 3 at PNC Arena, the focus shifts to whether the Hurricanes can turn the tide.

While the Rangers have excelled on the power play and penalty kill, with four power-play goals and a perfect penalty kill through two games, it is unlikely that they will maintain this level of success in Game 3. Carolina, boasting the best penalty kill and second-ranked power play in the NHL during the regular season, has the ability to capitalize on special teams opportunities.

The Hurricanes have outscored the Rangers at even strength and have shown the ability to solve Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin. With a strong track record on home ice and key players like Martin Necas and Andrei Svechnikov poised to make an impact, Carolina has the potential to shift the momentum in their favor.

Necas and Svechnikov have been limited in their shooting opportunities in the first two games of the series, but their performance at home during the regular season suggests that they could be difference-makers in Game 3. With a strong possession game and the ability to generate scoring chances, these key wingers could be the X-factors for the Hurricanes.

As the Hurricanes look to continue their success at home and even the series against the Rangers, the stage is set for an exciting and competitive Game 3. With both teams bringing their strengths to the table, it will be a battle of wills to see who comes out on top in this pivotal matchup.