After five Game 7s in the first-round of the playoffs, the second-round has moved along quicker, with the Rangers and Hurricanes the only series set to go the distance.  The teams will meet in Carolina for Game 7 on Monday night with the winner advancing to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final.

The Hurricanes are -152 favourites to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 5.5.

Rangers vs. Hurricanes NHL Playoffs Betting Odds

New York will be hoping to break a significant trend in this head-to-head as the home team has won the first six games of this series.  One trend did end up breaking in Game 6, with the total going Over for the first time in the series.

The Rangers have struggled away from Madison Square Garden, managing just a single win in seven playoff road games.  They’ve also failed to pull off upset wins, losing their last six games as an underdog.  New York is +450 to win the Eastern Conference and +1100 to win the Stanley Cup, the longest odds by a fair amount in both categories.

Carolina comes in with a truly bizarre stat that somehow favours them in Game 7.  Despite losing all six of their road games in these playoffs, they’re a perfect 7-0 at home in the postseason and 9-0 dating back to the regular season.  They’re a low scoring team with the total going Under in six of their last seven games.  The Hurricanes are +232 to win the Eastern Conference and +674 to win the Stanley Cup.

New York Rangers

Igor Shesterkin was the MVP for the Rangers in Game 6.  Shesterkin stopped 37 of 39 shots and became just the fifth goalie in NHL history to have two assists in a playoff game.  He has three assists in 13 career NHL playoff games.  Filip Chytil scored twice, while Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and Tyler Motte also found the back of the net.  New York was outshot in all three periods and 39-25 for the game, although they never trailed.  It was their fourth straight win in an elimination game.  They previously rallied from a 3-1 series deficit in the first-round against Pittsburgh.  They trailed at some point in all three of those Pittsburgh games.  New York has now won six straight home games since their triple overtime loss in Game 1 of the first-round.

One concerning trend for the Rangers is their 1-5 road record this postseason and the fact they’ve been outscored 7-2 in three road losses against the Hurricanes.  That’s obviously a big difference from their 12-4 goal edge in their three home wins this series.  Looking at the bright side, Barclay Goodrow was a surprise addition back into the lineup in Game 6.  Goodrow hadn’t played since suffering a suspected fractured ankle in Game 1 of the first-round.  He’s likely not fully healthy, but he was a key contributor to Tampa’s Stanley Cup runs over the last two years and he could be the spark New York needs for a road victory.

Carolina Hurricanes

Home ice advantage is huge for Carolina in Game 7 with their perfect home record in the playoffs.  Brady Skjei‘s first goal of the postseason and Vincent Trocheck‘s fifth was the only offence they could muster in Game 6.  With the loss, the Hurricanes earned the dubious distinction of being the first team in NHL history to lose their first six road games of a single postseason.

Antti Raanta struggled in net on Saturday and was pulled after allowing three goals on 13 shots.  Pyotr Kochetkov allowed two goals on 12 shots in relief.  Of course, the only reason Raanta and Kochetkov are even seeing playoff action is because No. 1 netminder Frederik Andersen remains sidelined with a lower-body injury.  Andersen, who hasn’t played since April 16, has been a limited participant at practice, but don’t bank on him getting thrown into the net in Game 7.  Raanta will remain the starter going forward.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Rangers vs. Hurricanes?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Rangers Team Leaders

NYR

Points	Artemi Panarin 96
+ / -	Mika Zibanejad 30
Shots	Chris Kreider 258
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 88
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 36
GAA	Keith Kinkaid 2

CAR

Points	Sebastian Aho 81
+ / -	Jaccob Slavin 35
Shots	Andrei Svechnikov 249
Penalty Mins	Ian Cole 85
Wins	Frederik Andersen 35
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.17

NYR

Points	Mika Zibanejad 24
+ / -	Ryan Lindgren 8
Shots	Mika Zibanejad 63
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 25
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 10
GAA	Alexandar Georgiev 2.04

CAR

Points	Sebastian Aho 11
+ / -	Vincent Trocheck 7
Shots	Andrei Svechnikov 36
Penalty Mins	Steven Lorentz 17
Wins	Antti Raanta 6
GAA	Antti Raanta 2.26

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Hurricanes Team Leaders

NYR

Points	Artemi Panarin 96
+ / -	Mika Zibanejad 30
Shots	Chris Kreider 258
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 88
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 36
GAA	Keith Kinkaid 2

CAR

Points	Sebastian Aho 81
+ / -	Jaccob Slavin 35
Shots	Andrei Svechnikov 249
Penalty Mins	Ian Cole 85
Wins	Frederik Andersen 35
GAA	Frederik Andersen 2.17

NYR

Points	Mika Zibanejad 24
+ / -	Ryan Lindgren 8
Shots	Mika Zibanejad 63
Penalty Mins	Jacob Trouba 25
Wins	Igor Shesterkin 10
GAA	Alexandar Georgiev 2.04

CAR

Points	Sebastian Aho 11
+ / -	Vincent Trocheck 7
Shots	Andrei Svechnikov 36
Penalty Mins	Steven Lorentz 17
Wins	Antti Raanta 6
GAA	Antti Raanta 2.26

Injuries

NY Rangers

Filip Chytil (C)

Ques Thurs Upper Body - 07 / 06 / 22

Barclay Goodrow (RW)

Prob Tues Lower Body - 06 / 06 / 22

Ryan Strome (C)

Ques Thurs Lower Body - 05 / 06 / 22

Barclay Goodrow (RW)

Prob Mon Lower Body - 30 / 05 / 22

Ryan Lindgren (D)

day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 05 / 22

Ryan Lindgren (D)

Prob Fri Lower Body - 19 / 05 / 22

Barclay Goodrow (RW)

Out indefinitely Lower Body - 05 / 05 / 22

Ryan Lindgren (D)

Out Wed Lower Body - 04 / 05 / 22

Keith Kinkaid (G)

Out indefinitely Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22

Artemi Panarin (LW)

Prob Tues Upper Body - 26 / 04 / 22

Carolina

Antti Raanta (G)

day-to-day Hip - 30 / 05 / 22

Seth Jarvis (C)

day-to-day Upper Body - 30 / 05 / 22

Seth Jarvis (C)

Prob Sat Mouth - 27 / 05 / 22

Brady Skjei (D)

Prob Sat Undisclosed - 13 / 05 / 22

Jordan Martinook (LW)

Prob Thurs Lower Body - 06 / 05 / 22

Antti Raanta (G)

Prob Fri Upper Body - 04 / 05 / 22

Antti Raanta (G)

Prob Tues Lower Body - 24 / 04 / 22

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C)

Prob Thurs Lower Body - 18 / 04 / 22

Jordan Staal (C)

Prob Thurs Upper Body - 17 / 04 / 22

Antti Raanta (G)

Ques Sun Illness - 10 / 04 / 22

Injuries

NY Rangers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Filip Chytil (C)	Ques Thurs	Upper Body - 07 / 06 / 22	1-2	0-3	+ -
Chytil is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Lightning.
Barclay Goodrow (RW)	Prob Tues	Lower Body - 06 / 06 / 22	1-2	0-3	+ -
Goodrow is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Lightning despite a lower-body ailment.
Ryan Strome (C)	Ques Thurs	Lower Body - 05 / 06 / 22	2-2	0-4	+ -
Strome is battling a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lightning in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Barclay Goodrow (RW)	Prob Mon	Lower Body - 30 / 05 / 22	5-2	3-4	+ -
Goodrow is expected to take on the Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference second round despite a lower-body injury.
Ryan Lindgren (D)	day-to-day	Undisclosed - 30 / 05 / 22	5-2	3-4	+ -
Lindgren was forced from Monday's game with an unknown issue, and it is unclear if he will return.
Ryan Lindgren (D)	Prob Fri	Lower Body - 19 / 05 / 22	8-4	3-9	+ -
Lindgren is expected to suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Hurricanes despite a lower-body injury.
Barclay Goodrow (RW)	Out indefinitely	Lower Body - 05 / 05 / 22	11-8	10-9	+ -
Goodrow is out of commission with a lower-body ailment, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Ryan Lindgren (D)	Out Wed	Lower Body - 04 / 05 / 22	11-8	10-9	+ -
Lindgren is nursing a lower-body injury, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Penguins.
Keith Kinkaid (G)	Out indefinitely	Upper Body - 03 / 05 / 22	12-8	10-10	+ -
Kinkaid is out of commission due to an upper-body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Artemi Panarin (LW)	Prob Tues	Upper Body - 26 / 04 / 22	12-11	12-11	+ -
Panarin is tending to an upper-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Penguins.

Carolina

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Antti Raanta (G)	day-to-day	Hip - 30 / 05 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Raanta departed Monday's game with a right hip injury, and it is unclear if he will return.
Seth Jarvis (C)	day-to-day	Upper Body - 30 / 05 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Jarvis exited Monday's game with an upper-body injury, and he will not return.
Seth Jarvis (C)	Prob Sat	Mouth - 27 / 05 / 22	1-1	1-1	+ -
Jarvis is managing a dental issue, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Rangers.
Brady Skjei (D)	Prob Sat	Undisclosed - 13 / 05 / 22	2-6	2-6	+ -
Skjei is battling an unspecified ailment, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Bruins in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jordan Martinook (LW)	Prob Thurs	Lower Body - 06 / 05 / 22	4-8	5-6-1	+ -
Martinook is dealing with a lower-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Antti Raanta (G)	Prob Fri	Upper Body - 04 / 05 / 22	5-8	6-6-1	+ -
Raanta is hindered by an upper-body injury, but it is likely that he will take part in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Antti Raanta (G)	Prob Tues	Lower Body - 24 / 04 / 22	8-9	9-7-1	+ -
Raanta exited the last game with a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will battle the Rangers on Tuesday.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C)	Prob Thurs	Lower Body - 18 / 04 / 22	10-10	11-8-1	+ -
Kotkaniemi has been idle with a lower-body issue, but he is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Devils.
Jordan Staal (C)	Prob Thurs	Upper Body - 17 / 04 / 22	10-11	11-9-1	+ -
Staal was absent from the previous game with an upper-body injury, but it is likely that he will face the Jets on Thursday.
Antti Raanta (G)	Ques Sun	Illness - 10 / 04 / 22	12-12	13-10-1	+ -
Raanta is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will be active for Sunday's matchup with the Ducks.