New Jersey at Carolina

After beating New York in Game 7, New Jersey was flat losing Game 1 at Carolina. The Devils are in bounce-back mode and they're certainly talented and balanced enough for a better effort. New Jersey is 30-11-4 on the road, 12-2 off a road loss, and 39-23 against teams that average 3+ goals per contest. The Devils rank fourth in the NHL in scoring (3.52 gpg), while the defense is eighth in goals given up (2.71 pg), fifth in shots on goal allowed, and 12th in save percentage. New Jersey is 15-3 after scoring 2 or fewer goals in the last game. They were +65 in goal differential, second only to Boston in the Eastern Conference, while Carolina was +53. Carolina's offense is 14th in goals scored and 25th in shooting percentage, while the defense is 13th in save percentage. The Hurricanes are without injured forwards Andrei Svechnikov, Teuvo Teravainen, Max Pacioretty, and Ondrej Kase (concussion). Teravainen is third on the team in goals and fourth in points, while Teravainen is eighth in points. In the last three regular-season meetings, New Jersey won twice (3-0 and 5-3) and lost the other in a 5-4 shootout. The wagering value is on the Devils to win the game or lose by one goal. Play New Jersey on the Puck-Line.