The Vancouver Canucks will visit Madison Square Garden Wednesday night to take on the New York Rangers. The Canucks have been one of the more inconsistent NHL teams in the league this season, and have been up and down over the last week, having alternated losses with wins over their last five games. The Rangers have won two straight and three of their last four NHL games.
This is sure to be an excellent NHL matchup and one where we wonder who will come out on top with the W! Read on to get information to help you make an informed Canucks vs Rangers bet.
Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Odds
Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Matchup Information
Vancouver Canucks (20-26-4) vs. New York Rangers (28-14-8)
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ | NHLPP, MSG Network, Sportsnet
Recent Scores for Last Game
This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other this season. Last season, Vancouver took both matchups by the scores of 5-2 and 3-2 in overtime.
These two teams will face each other again in Vancouver next Wednesday.
Vancouver lost its first game after trading captain and then leading goal scorer Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders, dropping a 5-4 decision to the New Jersey Devils in overtime on February 6th.
New York won its last game 5-4 in overtime against the Calgary Flames, in what some consider among the best NHL games so far this season.
Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Analysis
Vancouver Canucks Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks come into play with a record of 20-26-4, good for 44 points.
Looking at the NHL standings, the Canucks currently sit in sixth place in the Pacific Division, 20 points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks are currently 14 points out of a wild-card spot. Part of the reason for the hole the Canucks are in is their inconsistent play.
They have alternated losses and wins in their last five games and have gone 2-2-1 in that span. Vancouver will need to get some consistent winning going soon to have a shot at the playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks’ schedule is favorable over the next two weeks, so maybe there is a shot for them.
Looking at the NHL player statistics, the Canucks are led offensively by center Elias Petterson, who has 21 goals and 38 assists for 59 points. Left winger Andrei Kuzmenko leads the Canucks with 22 goals on the season, while defenseman Quinn Hughes leads the team with 40 assists. Vancouver has four players with double-digit goal totals, with three of those players having at least 15.
Between the pipes, goaltender Spencer Martin has a record of 11-13-1 with a goals-against average of 3.94 and a save percentage of .875.
New York Rangers Analysis
The New York Rangers come into play with a record of 28-14-8, good for 64 points.
Looking at the NHL standings, the Rangers currently sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division, 12 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers have won two straight games and three of their last four contests. The Rangers are four points ahead of the first wild card spot, so they need to keep playing well to stay out of wild card range.
Looking at NHL player statistics, the Rangers are led offensively by center Mika Zibanejad, who has 24 goals and 28 assists for 52 points. Left winger Artemi Panarin leads the team with 40 assists.
The Rangers are averaging 3.20 goals per game, with six players with at least ten goals. Three of those players have at least 15 tallies each.
Odds Breakdown
Vancouver Canucks
Moneyline: +201
Spread: +1.5
Over/Under: 6.5
New York Rangers
Moneyline: -225
Spread: -1.5
Over/Under: 6.5
Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Betting Pick and Prediction
When making NHL picks, you must ensure you have the information on the NHL teams being mentioned.
For this Canucks vs Rangers bet, the fact that Vancouver cannot get a strong winning streak going is hindering their progress as a potential playoff team.
The New York Rangers score goals at a reasonable rate, and they are good at home with a record of 14-9-4. Couple that with Vancouver’s record of 10-13-3, and the proper Canucks vs Rangers bet is to bet the Rangers to cover at home, along with the over.
Pick 1: Over 6.5
Pick 2: Rangers -1.5
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