The New Jersey Devils (42-33-7) travel to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) on Tuesday, April 22nd. This game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh and televised on ESPN. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Devils vs Hurricanes

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey dropped to 42-33-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Devils allowed all three goals. Going into the game, New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.

Offensively, the Devils struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways. They also racked up 25 penalty minutes. The Flames broke the deadlock at 14:26 in the third period and added two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina improved to 47-30-5 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Hurricanes took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals before the period ended. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.

New Jersey Offense Breakdown

The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Flames, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They gave the puck away 19 times, contributing to their offensive struggles.

New Jersey didn’t score in any period, including the third, when Calgary netted all three of their goals. The Devils’ scoreless performance was their first shutout since a 2-0 loss to the Islanders on March 27th.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Dmitry Orlov scored twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas netted his 6th goal and added two assists, now with 12 assists on the year. Andrei Svechnikov also scored his 6th goal, which came on an empty net.

The Hurricanes scored in each period, with Orlov’s first goal coming at 5:59 in the first. Necas followed with his 6th goal at 17:31 in the second period. Orlov added another goal in the second, and Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter at 19:51 in the third.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils kept the Flames off the scoreboard through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes will look to build off their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits. After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense shut down Washington, not allowing a goal in the 2nd or 3rd period.

Devils vs Hurricanes Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Devils have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• When looking at their past three matchups at home, Carolina has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
• The last ten games that Carolina was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Devils have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.

Devils vs Hurricanes Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Hurricanes. Nevertheless, given the payout of -249, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Devils to cover. Even if the Hurricanes win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Devils should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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