The New York Rangers are going to try to get out of the slump they have been in. The game against the Carolina Hurricanes starts tonight at 7:00 PM. The game is shown on gamecenter.nhl.com and espn360.com NHL live stream.
The New York Rangers have to start playing better if they want to go to the playoffs. The Eastern Conference is very even this year and seven teams have 55 and 54 points in the middle. The Rangers are thus dangerously close to fall down in the standings. They have now three straight losses and their defense has been their weakest part. Lundqvist has not played at his usually high level either and he might be tired after his many starts this season. It is not confirmed who’s starting tonight but it will probably be Lundqvist anyway and Cam Ward for the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have played much better during December and January, but they are still in the very bottom of the Conference. They are coming from a great 5-1 victory against the Boston Bruins and a game like that should raise the morale of the team. They have yet been brutal on the road throughout the season, but it’s the same for the Rangers on home ice. I think that the Hurricanes injury list could favor the Rangers, because it contain players like Joe Corvo, Erik Cole, Scott Walker and Tuomo Ruuttu.
This game is very hard to predict. I would believe that X is the basic bet for tonight, but I can’t decide what side I am going to choose. Under 5.5 goals might be a good bet because two good goalies are playing for the night, but it is still not safe because Lundqvist’s lack of form. Don’t bet, or do it with a small amount. Gamecenter.nhl.com and espn360.com show NHL live stream.
