New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction, Picks and Prediction, Monday, December 29, 2025
The New York Rangers face the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams on opposite ends of the Metropolitan Division early on this season. The Rangers have a 19-17-4 record and are in sixth place in the division while the Hurricanes are 23-11-3 and with six wins in their last 10 games, they have the best record in the division. Who will win this game? Check out our Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction!
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Rangers have been let down by a hapless offense
The Rangers are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.55 goals per game, and they were shut out in their recent game. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have combined for 26 goals and 41 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five active skaters have eight goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.68 goals per game with only seven goals in the last three games. Vladislav Gavrikov and Carson Soucy have combined for 4.8 defensive point shares while Braden Schneider and William Borgen have combined for 3.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been great in the net with 9.7 goals saved above average while coming off a start where he stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced.
Key injury report for Rangers
- JT Miller (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Has 10 goals and 12 assists.
- Adam Fox was placed on long-term injured reserve. Was a key part of the defense.
Carolina has played great across the board
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.30 goals per game with 18 goals in the last five games. Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Nikolaj Ehlers have scored 31 goals and 53 assists to lead the top two lines while defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has added four goals and 25 assists from the point to help open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has also been incredible, allowing only 2.86 goals per game. Alexander Nikishin and Shayne Gostisbehere have combined for 4.4 defensive point shares while Jalen Chatfield and Mike Reilly have combined for 3.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Brandon Bussi has stepped up in his latest starts, allowing only 10 goals in his last five.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
Key injury report for Hurricanes
- K’Andre Miller is day-to-day. Is a key part of the defense.
- Jaccob Slavin was placed on injured reserve. Is a key part of the defense.
- Seth Jarvis (upper body) is week-to-week. Has 19 goals and 10 assists.
Rangers vs Hurricanes Pick
Money Line Pick For Rangers vs Hurricanes
- Hurricanes -1.5 (+130) (4 units)
The Hurricanes have played great across the board, and I see them taking over this game from the first period. The Hurricanes, who average 3.30 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.86 goals per game, should limit the Rangers offense, which averages only 2.55 goals per game, with Shayne Gostisbehere, Jalen Chatfield, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Brandon Bussi to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice.
Over/Under Pick For Rangers vs Hurricanes
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
Both teams have great defenses, and this game looks to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Rangers, who allow only 2.68 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes offense with Vladislav Gavrikov, Carson Soucy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers while goaltender Igor Shesterkin blanks the shots on the net. The Hurricanes should eliminate a Rangers offense that was just shut out with Brandon Bussi building off of five starts where he allowed only 10 goals and blanking the shots on the net while Shayne Gostisbehere, Alexander Nikishin, and Jalen Chatfield create turnovers in front of him. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up. 2.68 goals per game.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
The Rangers face the Hurricanes with both teams looking to improve in the Metropolitan Division.
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