New Jersey opens Game 1 having won four of its last five on the road, including a 5-2 victory at Minnesota as an underdog. The offense is third in the NHL on the power play, while the defense is second in penalty killing, ninth in save percentage (.905), and fifth in goals allowed (2.68 per game). Carolina's offense is 25th on the power play and 22nd in shooting percentage, while the defense is 24th in save percentage. Play New Jersey.
This pick was released to clients on April 20, 2025 at 10:17AM ET.
NHL
New Jersey at Carolina
April 20, 2025
3:00 PM Eastern
2 units on New Jersey +185 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 5.7)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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