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New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 22, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 29, 2025 6:40 AM
The Carolina Hurricanes, leading the series 1-0, welcome the New Jersey Devils to the Lenovo Center on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round matchup. The Hurricanes look to build on their momentum after taking the series opener, while the Devils aim to even the series. Expect a highly competitive contest between these Metropolitan Division rivals.
New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes

Current Odds

NJ
CAR
Over
5.5
+105
Under
5.5
-115
NJ
+1.5
-110
CAR
-1.5
+105
NJ
ML
+233
CAR
ML
-248

Devils vs Hurricanes statistics

Stat Devils Hurricanes
Goals For per Game 2.93 3.24
Goals Against Average 2.68 2.81
Shots per Game 28.1 31.7
Shots Against per Game 26.4 24.9
Power Play Goals 61 46
Power Play Goals Against 39 40
Short Handed Goals 7 10
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 665 648
Power Play Percentage 28.2 18.7
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.7 83.6

Carolina Hurricanes recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/20/25 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-1
4/17/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 7-5
4/16/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-2
4/13/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 4-1
4/12/25 vs New York Rangers W 7-3

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/20/25 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 4-1
4/16/25 vs Detroit Red Wings L 5-2
4/15/25 @ Boston Bruins W 5-4 OT
4/13/25 vs New York Islanders L 1-0
4/11/25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 4-2

Carolina Hurricanes injuries

  • Jesper Fast (RW): Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Brenden Dillon (D): Day-To-Day
  • Cody Glass (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jonas Siegenthaler (D): Injured Reserve

Devils vs Hurricanes game info

Type Info
Venue Lenovo Center
Location Raleigh, NC
Puck drop Tue 6:00 PM
TV ESPN

Devils vs Hurricanes predictions

When it comes to the New Jersey Devils, keep your eyes peeled for Nico Hischier. This dude's got goal-scoring in his DNA, as evidenced by his 35 goals this season. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him net a couple more in this game. Right there side-by-side with him, Jesper Bratt is likely to play a pivotal role on the ice. With a knack for threading the needle, Bratt racked up 67 assists, which made him a cornerstone in generating scoring opportunities. If the Devils want to knot up the series, they'll need these two to lead the charge. Can they rise to the challenge? Fans hope so.

On the flip side, the Carolina Hurricanes can call on their own set of ace players. Seth Jarvis, who’s quite the force with his 32-goal contribution, is someone who can swing the momentum in favor of the Canes. Then there's Sebastian Aho, a master playmaker who knows the art of the assist like the back of his stick—with 45 assists backing that claim. Whether it's Aho setting up that perfect pass or Jarvis finding the back of the net, the Hurricanes are poised to give the Devils’ defense all sorts of headaches. Are the Hurricanes ready to unleash their offensive arsenal again?

As these two Metropolitan Division powerhouses collide at Lenovo Center, it'll be a tight contest for sure. But with the Hurricanes holding a 1-0 series lead and playing on their home ice, the odds seem to favor Carolina. Considering the balance they’ve shown between skillful execution and solid team dynamics throughout the season, it feels like the Hurricanes could edge out the Devils. Will they capitalize on the home-ice advantage and tighten their grip on the series, or will New Jersey pull an upset? In the fast-paced world of NHL, only time will tell, but my money is on the Hurricanes keeping their streak alive.

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