Carolina at New Jersey

Both these teams played yesterday. Carolina is in first place in the Metropolitan Division with a +55 goal differential that is tied for second-best in the NHL behind only red-hot Boston. The offense is 11th in goals scored and fourth in shots on goal, while the defense is second in goals allowed (2.48 pg). Carolina is 20-5-6 on the road and 30-11 versus teams that average 2.85+ goals per game. New Jersey comes home from a 3-1 loss at Montreal as a favorite, playing five of their last six on the road. Most teams are delighted to be home but the Devils are just 18-12-2 at home, as opposed to 25-4-4 on the road. New Jersey is 14-20 at home when playing its fourth game in seven days, as well as 3-10 at home when playing its third contest in four days. Play Carolina.