{"id":477184,"date":"2025-11-04T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=477184"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:52:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:52:09","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-3-carolina-hurricanes-vs-new-york-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/04\/nhl-predictions-nov-3-carolina-hurricanes-vs-new-york-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov 4 Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-oct-30-new-york-islanders-v-carolina-hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>\u00a0taking on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-oct-30-new-york-rangers-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Rangers<\/a>.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/03\/prime-monday-night-hockey-pittsburgh-penguins-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Predictions<\/a>,\u00a0as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Hurricanes 4-0 Rangers<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV:\u00a0<\/strong>TNT; MSG; Max<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> SN1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Hurricanes and the Rangers. Carolina is expected to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> in goal for this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Hurricanes have cooled off some after a hot start. However, the Canes are still one of the favourites to make another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarvise01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Jarvis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ahose01,ahose02&amp;search=Sebastian+Aho&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> are tied for first on the team in points with 11.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shestig01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> will likely draw the start for the Rangers, who have won three consecutive games. The Blueshirts were left for dead after some puzzling losses. However, the team ended their West Coast road trip with three victories. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foxad01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Fox<\/a> is first in assists (8) and points (11). However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/raddyta01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taylor Raddysh<\/a> is tops in goals with five.<\/p>\n<p>New York is playing better, but Carolina has dominated the last few meetings between the two clubs.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Hurricanes win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Flyers 1-2 Panthers<\/h4>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV: <\/strong>NBC Sports Philadelphia; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> TSN2; RDS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/31319\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our next game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/02\/nhl-predictions-nov-2-calgary-flames-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> taking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/29\/nhl-rumours-montreal-canadiens-looking-to-add-veteran-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens.<\/a> Philadelphia is expected to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vladada01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Vladar<\/a> in between the pipes. The Flyers have dropped their last two games in a row. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zegratr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Zegras<\/a> has been fantastic during his first season in Philadelphia. Zegras is tops in assists (9) and points (13) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/montesa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Montembeault<\/a> is the probable starter for Montreal, which has won three consecutive games. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> is off to an incredible start with 16 assists and 18 points for the Habs already this campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/caufico01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Caufield<\/a> already has 10 goals, while Lane Huston already has 10 assists for Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers have looked better at times. However, Montreal should get the victory in this one.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Canadiens win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n<h4>2024-25 Season Series: Oilers 1-2 Stars<\/h4>\n<p>How to Watch:<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S TV: <\/strong>Victory+; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p>Our last game of NHL predictions is a rematch of the last two Western Conference Finals. Both the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/01\/nhl-predictions-nov-1-chicago-blackhawks-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/10\/30\/nhl-predictions-tampa-bay-lightning-dallas-stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> are looking for more consistency. Edmonton is 4-4-2 in the last 10 games, but is coming off a victory last time out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdavco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McDavid<\/a> leads the way in assists (14) and points (17) so far for the Oilers. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is first on the club in goals with nine. Stuart Skimmer is the confirmed starter in goal for Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/desmica01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casey DeSmith<\/a> will get the call for Dallas, which has lost the last two games in a row. The Stars have also struggled after a hot start, but injuries have played a hand in that. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rantami01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is first on the team in assists (9) and points (14), but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnswy01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wyatt Johnston<\/a> is tops in goals with seven.<\/p>\n<p>Both squads can be one of the better teams in the league when things are going right. However, Edmonton&#8217;s offence carries it to the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We round out NHL predictions with some prop bets for this evening&#8217;s games. Let&#8217;s go back to the featured matchup for our favourite props for the night. The over\/under for the Hurricanes and Rangers is 5.5, and we think Carolina will cover with a late empty-net goal.<\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/milleka01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K&#8217;Andre Miller<\/a> to get a point for the Canes against his old team. On the Rangers&#8217; side of things, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zibanmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-11-03_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mika Zibanejad<\/a> to score an anytime goal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by:\u00a0James Guillory-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions; some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the\u00a0Carolina Hurricanes\u00a0taking on the\u00a0New York Rangers.\u00a0Don\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":477186,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4524,10,4547,14,4548],"tags":[6010,6124,6017,6016,6122,6082],"class_list":["post-477184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl-predictions","category-hurricanes","category-hockey","category-rangers","category-nhl","tag-carolina-hurricanes-predictions","tag-dallas-stars-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions","tag-montreal-canadiens-predictions","tag-new-york-rangers-predictions","tag-philadelphia-flyers-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=477184"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":477221,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477184\/revisions\/477221"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/477186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=477184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=477184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}