The Rangers are coming into this game with a 12-7-1 record this season and they have not been playing well recently. They started the season very hot, but they have cooled off recently and have not been at their best. They have lost their last 3 straight games and their defense has been struggling in these games. They have allowed at least 4 goals in each of their last 2 games, but their offense has also been a problem recently as they have scored 2 goals or less in each of their last 3 as well as 4 of their last 5 games. They have also lost their last 2 straight games on the road as well. They are going up against a Hurricanes team that is 15-5-1 this season and they have been playing very well in their recent games. They have won 4 of their last 6 games and they are coming off of a 6-4 win at home against the Stars in their last game, a game they had to fight back and win down 2 goals. They showed a lot of resilience in that game with 5 goals scored in the 3rd period, and a win like that is going to give them a big momentum boost coming into this game. Their offense has been on fire recently as well, scoring at least 4 goals in each of their last 2 as well as 4 of their last 5 games. They have also been much better at home this season as they have won their last 8 straight games there, scoring at least 4 goals in all 8 of those and allowing 1 goal or less in 3 of their last 4 there. The Hurricanes have been playing much better in recent games and have been great at home all season, but this is also a big revenge spot for them as the Rangers were the team to kick them out of last season's playoffs. The Hurricanes will win this game at home.