New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Preview and Predictions 10-07-2018 in NHL
NHL Previews 6th October 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Rangers continue their quest for their first victory under rookie coach David Quinn when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday for their third game in four days to start 2018-19. New York dropped a 3-2 decision to Nashville at home in its opener on Thursday before falling 3-1 in Buffalo two nights later.
Rookie Brett Howden scored with 4:39 remaining in the third period on Saturday to avoid a shutout loss for the Rangers, who went 0-for-3 with the man advantage while allowing a pair of power-play goals. Carolina also prepares for its third game in four days to start the season after recording a 3-1 win in Columbus on Friday. Sebastian Aho and Micheal Ferland each scored a goal and set up another as the Hurricanes earned Rod Brind'Amour his first coaching victory. Andrei Svechnikov notched an assist for his first NHL point Friday, becoming the third-youngest player in franchise history (18 years, 193 days) to do so.
TV: 5 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Carolinas
ABOUT THE RANGERS (0-2-0): Howden, who was acquired in a five-player deal with Tampa Bay in February, made his NHL debut in the loss to the Predators. The 20-year-old center received 12 minutes, 31 seconds of ice time against the Sabres - 1:55 more than he was given in the season opener. Mika Zibanejad led New York with a game-high eight shots on Saturday while Vinni Lettieri was the only skater on the team without one.
ABOUT THE HURRICANES (1-0-1): Aho, who led the team in goals (29) and points (65) last season, has gotten off to a fast start with three points in his first two contests. The 21-year-old Finn's first goal of 2018-19 proved to be the game-winner against the Blue Jackets, putting him three away from the total from each of his first two NHL campaigns. Ferland, who was acquired from Calgary in June, needs nine points to reach 100 for his career.
OVERTIME
1. Hurricanes LW Teuvo Teravainen notched an assist on Friday, leaving him four shy of 100 in the NHL.
2. New York C Filip Chytil, a 19-year-old from the Czech Republic, has won only three of his 15 faceoffs in the early going.
3. Carolina is 0-for-4 on the power play through its first two games while allowing one goal in six short-handed situations.
PREDICTION: Hurricanes 3, Rangers 1
NHL Previews 6th October 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Rangers continue their quest for their first victory under rookie coach David Quinn when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday for their third game in four days to start 2018-19. New York dropped a 3-2 decision to Nashville at home in its opener on Thursday before falling 3-1 in Buffalo two nights later.
Rookie Brett Howden scored with 4:39 remaining in the third period on Saturday to avoid a shutout loss for the Rangers, who went 0-for-3 with the man advantage while allowing a pair of power-play goals. Carolina also prepares for its third game in four days to start the season after recording a 3-1 win in Columbus on Friday. Sebastian Aho and Micheal Ferland each scored a goal and set up another as the Hurricanes earned Rod Brind'Amour his first coaching victory. Andrei Svechnikov notched an assist for his first NHL point Friday, becoming the third-youngest player in franchise history (18 years, 193 days) to do so.
TV: 5 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Carolinas
ABOUT THE RANGERS (0-2-0): Howden, who was acquired in a five-player deal with Tampa Bay in February, made his NHL debut in the loss to the Predators. The 20-year-old center received 12 minutes, 31 seconds of ice time against the Sabres - 1:55 more than he was given in the season opener. Mika Zibanejad led New York with a game-high eight shots on Saturday while Vinni Lettieri was the only skater on the team without one.
ABOUT THE HURRICANES (1-0-1): Aho, who led the team in goals (29) and points (65) last season, has gotten off to a fast start with three points in his first two contests. The 21-year-old Finn's first goal of 2018-19 proved to be the game-winner against the Blue Jackets, putting him three away from the total from each of his first two NHL campaigns. Ferland, who was acquired from Calgary in June, needs nine points to reach 100 for his career.
OVERTIME
1. Hurricanes LW Teuvo Teravainen notched an assist on Friday, leaving him four shy of 100 in the NHL.
2. New York C Filip Chytil, a 19-year-old from the Czech Republic, has won only three of his 15 faceoffs in the early going.
3. Carolina is 0-for-4 on the power play through its first two games while allowing one goal in six short-handed situations.
PREDICTION: Hurricanes 3, Rangers 1
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