The New York Rangers will head to Michigan to face off against the young Detroit Red Wings. New York has solidified a spot in the playoffs at this point in the season. Unfortunately, the Red Wings have fallen just short of a playoff spot.
The Rangers are in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division with 91 points, while the Red Wings are in the bottom half of the Atlantic Division with a mere 60 points so far on the season. A primetime matchup on TNT will start with puck drop at 7:30 pm Eastern Time at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Rangers at Red Wings Stats
New York Rangers Stats
The New York Rangers are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this season. As a team, they are allowing an average of 2.57 goals against per game. That ranks 3rd in the NHL.
Their defensive ability starts with the starting goaltender. Netminder Igor Shesterkin is playing as an elite goaltender, and his stats are showing it.
Shesterkin currently has a 32-9-3 record with a 2.11 GAA and a .936 save percentage. He has provided the much-needed consistency between the pipes that this team has looked for.
Star defenseman Adam Fox has been a staple in this team’s success. Fox has ten goals along with 55 assists for a total of 65 points. He is the top point-getter on the defensive side of the puck for the rangers.
On the offensive side of the puck, forward Artemi Panarin leads the team with 77 points. This is from his 17 goals and 60 assists. He is showing that if the puck is on his stick, there is a high chance a goal is scored.
Look for the Rangers’ star players to shine brightly in this matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Stats
One of the youngest teams in the NHL this season, the Detroit Red Wings, find themselves on a three-game losing streak. They have a hard time defending as a team, and their 3.8 goals against per game show that.
Forward Dylan Larkin has been the most consistent player on the Wings this season. He currently has 28 goals and 34 assists for a total of 62 points on the year. His play directly drives the Red Wings’ offense.
One of the top young talents on this roster is the defenseman, Moritz Seider. Seider has five goals and 37 assists as a 20-year-old rookie in the NHL. A cornerstone for this franchise, Seider will be a top defenseman in the NHL in no time.
Forward, Tyler Bertuzzi is looked at as another veteran on this young core. He is having a fantastic season with his 25 goals and 28 assists. A fan favorite for the Red Wings faithful, Bertuzzi will be flying around the ice as he looks to build on a successful individual season.
Look out for the young stars on the Detroit Red Wings to showcase their skills against the Rangers.
Rangers at Red Wings Betting Trends
- The Rangers are 34-33 against the puck line
- New York hits the Under 60% of their games
- Detroit is 44% against the puck line
- The Red Wings are Over in 56% of their contests
Rangers at Red Wings Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings come into this contest on a three-game losing streak. In their last defeat, they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 11-2. A tough day at the rink for the Wings; they are sure to come out with a better effort against the Rangers.
The NHL betting odds have the Rangers as the -1.5 favorite on the puck line. That is with +160 odds, while the Red Wings are +1.5 with -190 odds.
On the money line, New York is the -155 odds favorite, while the Red Wings sit as a +135 underdog in the contest.
The over/under for the contest is currently at six goals. The over odds are currently at -120 while the under odds are +100.
With the Rangers expected to play their backup goalie, our NHL expert picks would bet the over six goals with -120 odds, as well as the Rangers covering the -1.5 goals spread with +160 odds.
Look for the New York Rangers to show their depth and outlast the young Detroit Red Wings in this matchup.
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