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Posted at 11:30 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Carolina over New Jersey

7:07 PM EST. The Devils have been an absolute juggernaut heading into the holiday break, winning five of their last six games and riding back-to-back shutouts courtesy of Jacob Markstrom. Their defense has been airtight, holding opponents to fewer than 20 shots on goal in an unprecedented seven consecutive games, but here’s where things get interesting.

New Jersey has feasted on struggling teams in this stretch, including a Penguins squad that’s been spinning its wheels and a Rangers team missing key contributors. Their defensive streak of allowing under 20 shots per game is more a product of opposition ineptitude than sustained elite play. It’s unsustainable in today’s NHL, especially against a team like Carolina that averages 31.6 shots per game and thrives on creating chaos in the offensive zone.

Enter the Hurricanes, a team that feels undervalued in this spot. Sure, they stumbled into the break, losing two of three, including a lackluster performance against Nashville. But let’s not kid ourselves: this is a well-coached, disciplined team that rarely stays down for long. Rod Brind’Amour’s squads are notorious for bouncing back after subpar efforts, and this game sets up perfectly for a response.

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