On Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes square off with the Buffalo Sabres. Is Mikko Rantanen going to light the lamp in this matchup? Take a look at the stats and insights below before making a wager on any player props.

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Will Mikko Rantanen score a goal against the Sabres?

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Rantanen stats and insights

• Rantanen has scored in 18 of 57 games this season, and had multiple goals in five of those games.
• He has scored one goal against the Sabres this season in two games (five shots).
• He has eight goals on the power play, and also 11 assists.
• Rantanen’s shooting percentage is 16.3%, and he averages 2.8 shots per game.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres are 23rd in goals allowed, conceding 188 total goals (3.4 per game) in the NHL.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 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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