Published Feb 5, 3:47am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 5, 3:47am ET
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Updated Feb 5, 3:47am ET
Teams at contrasting ends of the Metropolitan Division collide in the NHL on Feb 5. Find the odds and our Hurricanes vs. Rangers picks here.
It has been an underwhelming campaign for the Rangers, as they sit bottom of the Metropolitan Division, and have suffered regulation losses in eight of their last ten.
Meanwhile, the Canes have been a standout team in the Eastern Conference, winning 35 of their 56 games to sit at the Metropolitan Division summit.
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| New York Rangers | +192 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | -221 |
The 2025-26 season has been a miserable one for the Rangers, as they sit bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a losing overall record.
A sign of their issues has been apparent in recent games, losing eight of their last ten, which includes losses in each of the previous three.
Their defensive record has been below the standard required throughout the campaign, allowing 13 in their last three. Most recently, they were beaten 6-5 by the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this week.
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It couldn’t be a more contrasting story for the Carolina Hurricanes this term, as they are enjoying a season to remember. The Canes currently sit top of the Metropolitan Division, and they have gone 35-15-6 so far this term.
Meanwhile, Carolina have recorded seven wins in ten, and that includes victories in their previous two. Furthermore, the Canes boast the best offensive record in the division, scoring a remarkable 195 goals.
Their most recent win was achieved against the Ottawa Senators, landing a 4-3 victory. Seth Jarvis scored twice in the win, while Sebastian Aho added one goal and two assists.
| TOTAL | Hurricanes | Rangers | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 182 | 75 | 100 | - |
| GOALS | 1073 | 495 | 578 |
Despite having an inferior head-to-head record, it remains challenging to overlook the Hurricanes on Thursday. Their recent form is stronger than the Rangers, and their offensive quality could ensure another miserable defensive night for the hosts.
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Carolina Hurricanes
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