Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Prediction, 2/5/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG Network

Madison Square Garden is the location where the New York Rangers (22-28-6) will take on the Carolina Hurricanes (34-15-6) on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Kings in their last outing. Carolina earned 10 minutes in the box in this outing. They also had 4 power play opportunities and notched 1 goal. The Hurricanes played like an average offensive team in this win. For the outing, they netted 3 of the 34 shots they attempted.

While at even strength, the Hurricanes let the opposition score 128 goals while earning 150 of their own. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have totaled 155 power play opportunities (21st in pro hockey) and have come away with 29 goals in those attempts. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 187 goals (5th in hockey) on the campaign and have given up 157. Carolina has taken 1,757 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.6%. For the current season, they have accumulated 74 points and their points % is .673. The Hurricanes so far have had 1,345 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .883. Carolina has accounted for 171 power play opportunities and they have added 37 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.64%.

The man in net for this game is Brandon Bussi. Bussi has participated in 25 games over the course of his NHL career. He has accumulated a record of 21-3-1 and he has started in 25 games. Opponents have notched 56 goals against Bussi in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.24. Bussi has seen 587 shot attempts against him and has recorded 531 saves. His save percentage sits at .905 for his 63 minutes between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Bussi has compiled 16 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .640.

In their last outing, New York faced the Penguins in an outing where the Rangers ended up taking the loss by a tally of 6-5. The Rangers recorded 5 goals out of the 20 shots on goal they took. They had 3 chances on the power play in this one and recorded 1 out of those opportunities.

The Rangers are sitting with 117 goals at even strength and 32 goals (17th in hockey) while on the power play. New York has taken 1,436 shots (25th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.38%, while allowing the other team 1,597 shots. On the season, the New York Rangers have 149 goals, 50 points, and a points percentage of .446. They have permitted 178 goals to be scored by way of 144 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 139 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 23.02%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.52% on the other teams 166 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.9%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jonathan Quick in net. Quick has amassed a lifetime record of 408-303-90 and has played in 823 games. Quick's quality start percentage is 52.5% and he has made 421 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 20,160 stops out of 22,156 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .910. His opposition is averaging 2.49 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,996 goals altogether. He has started in 802 games and has played for a total of 42,656 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take New York

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