Hurricanes vs Rangers

Sebastian Aho and the Canes ride good form as of late into the Big Apple, where the Rangers look to rebound from a loss to the Avalanche on home ice. Carolina’s top-line right winger remains out with a lower-body injury, while New York is missing a key defenseman due to an upper-body concern. Historically, Aho has tallied multiple points against the Rangers, though Artemi Panarin often sparks the home side’s offense whenever they meet. Both clubs have surpassed the 41-game mark, heating up their battle for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division.

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Grade B+: Hurricanes -1.5 (+181)

Sebastian Aho leads the surging Canes into MSG poised to face the Rangers. Carolina’s top-line right winger is sidelined by a lower-body issue, while the Rangers miss a key defenseman due to an upper-body setback. Historically, Aho has produced multi-point performances against New York, though Artemi Panarin tends to answer with clutch scoring under the lights of Manhattan. With both rosters beyond the 41-game mark, critical playoff positioning is at stake in a heated Metropolitan race.

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Sebastian Aho and the surging Canes arrive in the Big Apple eager to capitalize on the Rangers’ equally good form as of late. Carolina’s top-line right winger remains sidelined with a lower-body injury, while New York is missing a key defenseman due to an upper-body issue. Historically, Aho has consistently racked up points against the Rangers, though Artemi Panarin tends to counter with timely goals on home ice. Both squads have eclipsed the 41-game mark, intensifying the urgency for Metropolitan Division playoff positioning.