The 2025 NHL Eastern Conference finals continue on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET with the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The Panthers, who claimed last year’s Stanley Cup, won Game 1 with a decisive 5-2 victory, led by Conn Smythe Trophy contender Sergei Bobrovsky in goal. Players Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe contributed significantly, scoring in the win. For Game 2, the Hurricanes are slight favorites at -130 on the moneyline (risk $130 to win $100), with an over/under of 5.5 total goals.
SportsLine expert handicapper Jimmie Kaylor offers three prop bets for anytime goal scorers during this match, aimed at maximizing the BetMGM promotion, which includes up to $1,500 in bonus bets for new users if their initial bet loses.
Top Goal-Scorer Picks for Game 2:
- Sam Bennett (+290)
- Carter Verhaeghe (+300)
- Andrei Svechnikov (+220)
Sam Bennett anytime goal scorer (+290)
Bennett achieved a power-play goal in Game 1, leading the Panthers with seven postseason goals. His chances of scoring a hat trick on Thursday are high, given the stakes.
Carter Verhaeghe anytime goal scorer (+300)
With a goal and an assist in Game 1 and five goals within the playoffs, Verhaeghe is a serious contender to score again.
Andrei Svechnikov anytime goal scorer (+220)
As Carolina’s top scorer with eight postseason goals, Svechnikov stands a good chance against Florida’s tough defense.
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