Rangers Face Off Against Canadiens with Eye on Third Consecutive Win
The Rangers will look to capitalize on their superior record and extend their winning streak to three, when they face off against the Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena at 7 PM
Game outlook
The Rangers will look to capitalize on their superior record and extend their winning streak to three, when they face off against the Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena at 7 PM EST. Montreal, who has a record of 16-22, will look to avenge two out of three losses they suffered against the Rangers last season.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers -218 | Canadiens +180
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+113) | Canadiens +1.5 (-134)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 69%.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers won their last game with a convincing 4-1 scoreline against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Vincent Trocheck registering three assists as well as Artemi Panarin, who scored a goal and had an assist. Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba, and Jimmy Vesey each scored a goal, and Igor Shesterkin had an impressive performance in goal, saving 21 of 22 shots faced. With an offense ranking of 9th in goals per game and 15th in shots per game, led by Panarin with 24 goals and 53 points, and a defense and goaltending ranking of 6th in goals against per game and 10th in shots against per game, the Rangers are performing well overall this season, with a power ranking of 10 and record of 25-11.
Montreal Canadiens Analysis
Joel Armia scored the only goal for Montreal in their 6-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres, making them a +135 underdog. Offensively the team has been performing in their last 10 games, scoring three or more goals eight times. Nick Suzuki leads the team with 34 points, with Mike Matheson close behind at 27 points. Goaltending and defense have been struggles for the Habs with Jake Allen carrying a 4-8-2 record with a 3.52 GAA and .900 SV%, Sam Montembeault at 8-5-3 with a 2.94 GAA and .903 SV%, and Cayden Primeau with 4-4-0stats and 3.30 GAA and .898 SV%. The Montreal Canadiens have a record of 16-17-5 and are struggling with their offense (#27, 2.86 goals per game) and defense (#25, 3.46 goals against per game). Despite being a +135 underdog, they lost 6-1 to the Buffalo Sabres, with Joel Armia scoring their only goal. However, in the past 10 games they have scored 3+ goals 8 times, with Nick Suzuki leading the team with 34 points and Mike Matheson close behind at 27 points. Goaltending and defense have been issues for the Habs, with Jake Allen (4-8-2, 3.52 GAA, .900 SV%), Sam Montembeault (8-5-3, 2.94 GAA, .903 SV%) and Cayden Primeau (4-4-0, 3.30 GAA, .898 SV%) having struggled.