Here are the best bets for Rangers-Panthers Game 4 in the Eastern Conference final.
Rangers-Panthers OVER 5.5 goals (+105, BetMGM)
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Brandon Velaski — Sure, Games 1 and 2 went under this total, but they were played in New York. Game 3 in Florida featured nine goals as the Rangers won 5-4 in overtime. The teams combined for seven goals in their only regular-season meeting at Amerant Bank Arena, and all three regular-season matchups went over this mark. I don’t see how the Panthers don’t try to throw the kitchen sink at Igor Shesterkin to even the series. That would leave them vulnerable on the back end, leading to plenty of goal scoring.
Igor Shesterkin OVER 29.5 saves (-110, BetMGM)
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Lou Saccomando — With 33 saves on 37 shots, Shesterkin stole Game 3 for the Rangers. For the first time in the postseason, the Panthers experienced a second-straight loss, dropping their home playoff record to 4-3. I expect Florida to come out flying similar to Game 3, when it put up 14 shots on goal in the first period. This is basically the season for the Panthers, who can’t afford to go down 3-1 in the series. Igor will have plenty of save opportunities throughout the night.
NHL postseason record: 7-17, -11.55 units