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New York Rangers Poised to Continue Dominance Over Seattle Kraken in Sunday Faceoff at Climate Pledge Arena

The New York Rangers will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a non-conference matchup at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday evening. The Rangers, currently third in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 10-4-1, will aim to continue their strong road performance, having won five of their last six games. Meanwhile, the Kraken, sitting at 8-8-1 in the Pacific Division, will look to extend their winning streak to four games. The Rangers previously defeated the Kraken 5-2 in New York last season. The game is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The Rangers are the betting favorite with an opening line of -187, now at -179. Stay tuned for our prediction on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -179 | Kraken +159
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+136) | Kraken +1.5 (-158)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

New York vs Seattle Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have recently won two of their last three games, with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening. Mika Zibanejad, Jimmy Vesey, and Vincent Trocheck all scored in the second period to secure the win, with Zibanejad breaking a nine-game scoring drought. Artemi Panarin extended his point streak to six games with an assist. Goalie Igor Shesterkin made key saves to help preserve the victory. New York's offense has struggled to score in recent games. Zibanejad highlighted the team's focus on playing a more predictable and successful brand of hockey. Fillip Chytill is day-to-day after suffering an injury during Thursday's game. The Rangers currently have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked 5th in offense and 4th in defense. They have a record of 10-4-1 this season.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks with a scoreline of 3-1 in their recent home game. Center Jaden Schwartz's late power play goal broke the tie, leading the Kraken to victory. Goalie Joey Daccord played a crucial role in the win by making 18 saves, marking his seventh win of the 2024 season. Despite Seattle captain Jordan Eberle's injury in the second period, the team's offense has been performing well during their three-game homestand, scoring a total of 12 goals. In terms of player injuries, Eberle and RW Daniel Sprong are currently day-to-day, while defenseman Vince Dunn remains on the injured list. In terms of rankings, the Seattle Kraken hold the 23rd spot in power rankings, ranking 17th for offense and 11th for defense, with an overall record of 9-8-1. New York has not been successful in their recent matchups against Seattle, losing all three games.

New York Rangers Expected to Continue Dominance Over Seattle Kraken in Sunday Showdown

The New York Rangers have demonstrated dominance over the Seattle Kraken in their recent matchups, with a current 5-0-1 record since 2021. Their offense has shown prowess by consistently scoring four goals or more in three consecutive games against Seattle. Furthermore, the Rangers have a strong history of success on the road, boasting a 61% win rate away from home last season and winning five of their first six games on the road this year. In contrast, the Kraken has struggled with seven losses in their last 11 games. Defensively, the Rangers hold the advantage in various statistical categories, including ranking second in save percentage compared to Seattle's middle-of-the-pack rankings. Based on these statistical trends, the Rangers are the favored team to secure a victory in their upcoming game on Sunday night. It is recommended to take New York for the win.

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