Rangers vs Hurricanes Game 7 Live Stream picks, odds: Expert predictions for Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7
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The goaltenders are fully in the spotlight for Monday’s Game 7 between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. For the Blue Shirts, Igor Shesterkin continues to show why he’s a Vezina Trophy finalist and is likely to win the award. For Carolina, Antti Raanta struggled in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden and was pulled just minutes into the second period after giving up three goals on just 13 shots.

Now, to advance to the Eastern Conference finals vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, the goaltenders must perform. The Hurricanes are favored according to the odds, but Shesterkin might have something to say about that.

Carolina has had one of the most strange playoff runs in recent memory. The Hurricanes are undefeated at home (7-0) and winless on the road (0-6). Will that trend continue on Monday night?

What time is Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game 7?
Time: Monday, 8 p.m. (ET)

How to stream Rangers vs. Hurricanes Game 7
Channels: ESPN, SN

Apps: ESPN app, SN app

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What are the odds for Hurricanes at Rangers?
Rangers
+125
O 5.5 (+110)
Hurricanes
-150
U 5.5 (-130)
Game 6: Rangers 5, Hurricanes 2 | Series tied 3-3

Recap by Shayna Goldman

Who was the guy? Filip Chytil gets a lot of credit for his two-goal game. But the star of this one was Igor Shesterkin. The Rangers netminder turned aside 37 of the 39 shots he faced and, according to Natural Stat Trick, saved 2.92 more goals than expected in all situations against 47 unblocked shots from the Hurricanes.

Though the Rangers finished the first period strong, Carolina pressured the rest of the way. At five-on-five, the Hurricanes generated the majority of the shots and won the quality battle with 65 percent of the expected goals share in the second, then 88.9 percent in the third. So even though New York mustered only 11.1 percent (!) of the expected goals share, it had the goaltending to keep the team in the game in the final period.

Oh, and Shesterkin also tallied two assists and took a penalty. Just an eventful game for the goalie all around.

What was the key? There were a few keys to this game, which is why this series is going the distance.

The Rangers have won four games on the brink of elimination. The Hurricanes can’t win on the road, losing all six games away from PNC Arena (and winning every home game). Goal scorers from the Rangers came from every line. New York had the advantage in net to make up for its even-strength play in the second half.

The moment of the game: DeAngelo, after the whistle blew midway through the third period, flipped the puck past Shesterkin. That’s basically a move straight out of a video game when you’re trying to annoy whoever you’re playing against. While it may have been an attempt to get under his opponent’s skin, it was also just undisciplined and led to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. So instead of the Hurricanes getting a power play because Miller was called for tripping, play remained even.

The Rangers know firsthand that DeAngelo can be effective when the offensive defender balances the disciplinary line. They also know how his game can get away from him when he can’t contain his emotions. The Hurricanes have learned that, too, including this postseason in Game 4 in Boston. Luckily for them, he rebounded the next tilt. That’s what the Hurricanes need in the series decider, otherwise he can quickly become a liability.

Rangers Worry Meter: 🙃🙃… The Rangers stayed alive once more but have to find a way to win this series back in Raleigh.

Hurricanes Worry Meter: 😬😬😬… Being the better team is only half of the battle when Shesterkin is in goal, and the Hurricanes still can’t win on the road.

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