Carolina at New Jersey

The Carolina Hurricanes are closing the season very strong. They have now won nine of their last 10 games, and 17 of their last 23, including their last two on the road. They have done it on both ends of the ice as they have outscored their opponents by a 2-1 ratio at 28-14 over their last eight games. New Jersey has kind of limped down the stretch as they have won just three of their last 10. The Hurricanes also boast a 20-7 mark against the East in their last 27, and have taken the last four meetings between these clubs. I'll back Carolina here.