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New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes April 25th 2025
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Devils. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on TBS, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Devils. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.
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Carolina vs. New Jersey Key Information
- Teams: Hurricanes at Devils
- Where: Prudential Center Newark
- Date: Friday, April 25th
- Betting Odds CAR -166 | NJ +140 O/U 5.5
The Hurricanes Can Win If…
Carolina moved 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 the lead first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the victory.
Carolina’s offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 victory over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s second goal.
Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just nine seconds left in the game.
Carolina’s defense struggled late in the first period, allowing two goals at 19:16 and 19:49, but they tightened up after that, not giving up another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.
- Over their last three games, the Hurricanes have gone 2-1 straight up. In terms of betting, the team went 2-1 puck line in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 1-2.
- The Hurricanes have gone 3-7 over their last ten regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 3-7, while posting an over-under record of 5-4-1.
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The Devils Can Win If…
The Devils fell to 42-33-7 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames netted three goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were scoreless through all three periods.
New Jersey didn’t score in the first two periods, which ended 0-0, and couldn’t capitalize on any of their chances in the third period either.
Defensively, New Jersey held strong for two periods, but they gave up three goals in the 3rd, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 14:26, followed by another at 14:54, and the final at 16:45. The Devils finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
- Across New Jersey’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 0-3. Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 0-3 to go along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
- Through their last ten regular season contests, New Jersey has a record of 4-6. In these contests, the team went just 2-8 against the spread, while going 4-5-1 on the over-under.
The Lean
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Devils to come out with a win against the Hurricanes while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +140, I’m placing my bet on the Devils to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Devils winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Devils straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Hurricanes Stay Aggressive Despite Series Lead Against Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes have raced to a 2-0 lead against the New Jersey Devils in their Eastern Conference first-round series, but don’t expect them to ease up. With history overwhelmingly favoring teams up 2-0, Carolina is pushing for a knockout blow as the series shifts to Newark for Game 3.
Commanding Lead, But No Comfort Zone
The Hurricanes know they’re statistically in control. According to the NHL, teams with a 2-0 advantage in a best-of-seven series go on to win over 86 percent of the time. Carolina itself boasts a strong recent track record, winning a playoff round each of the past four seasons and going 5-1 when holding a two-game lead.
But Shayne Gostisbehere made it clear that the Hurricanes are staying on the offensive.
“We’re not going to sit back,” Gostisbehere said. “They know what kind of team we are, we know what kind of team they are and we’re just going to get back to it.”
Carolina’s Game 2 win came courtesy of a rapid turnaround in the second period, with Gostisbehere and Jordan Martinook scoring less than three minutes apart to erase an early Devils lead and seize control.
Devils Look to Channel Recent Magic
While the odds look grim for New Jersey, they can draw inspiration from a recent rally. Just last year, the Devils erased a 0-2 deficit to stun the New York Rangers in a seven-game thriller. The resilience of that 2023 squad, still largely intact, offers hope as they return home for Game 3.
“I’m excited for the game,” said Devils captain Nico Hischier. “We win one game and it’s a series.”
Jesper Bratt provided a bright spot in Game 2 with an early goal, and New Jersey’s overall effort was significantly improved compared to their flat Game 1 performance. Outshot badly in the opener, the Devils nearly matched the Hurricanes in Game 2, a promising sign as they look to claw their way back into the series.
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Special Teams Making the Difference
Special teams have been pivotal for Carolina. Their penalty kill has been flawless, shutting down all five Devils’ power plays so far. Meanwhile, their own special teams unit has capitalized at key moments, with a power-play goal in Game 1 and a short-handed dagger from Martinook in Game 2.
“It always seems to come down to that, one way or the other,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour emphasized. “You’ve got to win that special teams battle because it is so important.”
Winning the special teams matchup has allowed the Hurricanes to control the tempo, even when the games have been tight.
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Injury Concerns for New Jersey
New Jersey’s uphill battle is further complicated by injuries. Defensemen Brenden Dillon and Luke Hughes, both hurt in Game 1, missed practice Thursday. Jonas Siegenthaler, sidelined since early February, returned to the ice but remains questionable for Game 3.
Depth will be tested, and if the Devils hope to extend the series, they’ll need a big effort from both their veterans and their young stars.
“From Game 1 to (Tuesday), there was a big step in our game,” Jesper Bratt said. “We found a recipe that we need to play and we need to stick at it to be successful.”
With Game 3 looming, the Devils’ ability to stick to that “recipe” will determine whether this series remains competitive.
