The New York Rangers will head to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning in this Eastern Conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. eastern from the Amalie Arena.
The Rangers are holding onto a three-point cushion for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Lightning have won back-to-back games and are now just four points out of first place in the Atlantic Division.
Rangers at Lightning Stats
Looking at the New York Rangers stats
A tough loss last night ended a two-game winning streak for the Rangers. While they are still holding strong to that third place positioning, the Rangers are just three points out of moving into second in the division.
The Rangers and the Islanders were in a battle last night. Both teams entered the third period tied 1-1, which the Islanders were able to break with less than three minutes to play in the third period to give the Rangers the loss 1-2.
Offensively, the Rangers find themselves right around league average. They score 2.97 goals per game, which is 18th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Rangers are averaging 3.2 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Rangers are averaging 2.6 goals per game.
The Rangers have not had to add anyone to their injury report recently.
Artemi Panarin has been the Rangers’ best offensive player. He is leading the team with 71 total points, scoring 16 goals, and assisting on 55 others.
Adam Fox has been playing well for the Rangers also. He has recorded a point in seven of their last ten games and has been able to increase his point total to 61.
Igor Shesterkin is the main goaltender for the Rangers. He has a record of 29-8-2 and is giving up just 2.07 goals per game.
Shesterkin was in goal last night, so the Rangers may turn to their backup Alexander Georgiev. He has a record of 8-9-1 and is giving up 3.14 goals per game.
Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning stats
The Lightning are looking to get back on track and get to their consistent winning ways. After a three-game losing skid, the Lightning are in a much better spot with the back-to-back wins.
In their last game against Seattle, the Kraken were the team that got on the board first and took a 1-0 lead. Tampa Bay would respond with four unanswered goals and would go on to win the game 4-1.
This Lightning team is one of the best offenses in the league. They are averaging 3.37 goals per game, which is 7th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Lightning is averaging 2.4 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Lightning is averaging 3.4 goals per game.
According to most sports betting guides, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a clean slate on their injury report.
Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman are the offensive leaders for the Lightning. This duo has been playing with Tampa Bay for 13 years and is still able to lead their team.
Stamkos is leading the team with 66 total points, scoring 27 goals, and assisting on 39 others. Hedman is right behind him with 60 total points, scoring 17 goals and assisting on 43 others.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the main goaltender for the Lightning. He has a record of 32-11-2 and is only giving up 2.37 goals per game.
Rangers at Lightning Betting Trends
- The Rangers have won five of their last ten games.
- New York has been over their goal total six times in their last ten games.
- The Lightning have won six of their last ten games.
- Tampa Bay has been under their total goals in six of their last ten games.
Who to Bet Rangers at Lightning
Looking at the FF from these two teams, it is easy to see why the NHL betting odds have the Lightning as the favorite. If Shesterkin is given the night off as well, since he played last night, the Rangers are in a bad spot.
For tonight’s contest, go with the NHL expert picks, and take the Tampa Bay Lightning moneyline.
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