The Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game versus the Buffalo Sabres is set for Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Will Mikko Rantanen light the lamp in this matchup? Before making a wager on any player props, check out the stats and insights below.

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Will Mikko Rantanen score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal)

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Rantanen stats and insights

• In 18 of 57 games this season, Rantanen has scored — and five times he scored multiple goals.
• In two games against the Sabres this season, he has taken five shots and scored one goal.
• He has eight goals on the power play, and also 11 assists.
• He takes 2.8 shots per game, and converts 16.3% of them.

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Sabres defensive stats

• On defense, the Sabres are conceding 188 total goals (3.4 per game) which ranks 23rd in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 21.4 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.

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Rantanen recent games

Hurricanes vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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