New York Rangers vs
Calgary FlamesPredictions & Preview

New York Rangers Favored to Beat Calgary Flames on the Road, Puck Drop at 9:00 p.m. EST

The New York Rangers will be facing the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Alberta, with the Rangers currently holding a record of 12-4-1 and the Flames at 10-6-3. The Rangers have a perfect record of 2-0-0 against the Flames this season. The puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EST. The Rangers are the favorite to win with a line of -158, which has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for my prediction on this exciting match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -158 | Flames +141
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+154) | Flames +1.5 (-180)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

New York vs Calgary Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are on a successful streak, winning their last three games and four out of their last five. Despite some defensive challenges, they have a strong offense and an exceptional powerplay, ranking second in the league. With top goaltenders and a solid record, the Rangers are positioned to continue their success and potentially climb to the top of the Metropolitan Division. Igor Shesterkin is expected to start in net for the Rangers, with impressive stats this season. Currently ranked 10th in power rankings, the Rangers are excelling in offense and defense, with a record of 12-4-1.

Calgary Flames Analysis

The Calgary Flames are currently on a four-game homestand with a record of 2-0-0, including a recent win against the New York Islanders. While the team has been struggling with scoring and defending against shots on net, they have been buoyed by strong goaltending. Calgary ranks 29th in powerplay percentage and 26th in penalty kill percentage, but their goaltending ranks fifth overall in save percentage. Dustin Wolf is expected to start in the upcoming game against the Rangers. Overall, the Flames have a power ranking of 17 and are 24th in offense and 8th in defense, with a record of 10-6-3. In their last three matchups, the New York Rangers went 1-2-0 against Calgary. Continuing to improve on special teams will be crucial for the Flames as they aim to climb to the top of the Pacific Division.

New York Rangers Favored to Beat Calgary Flames on the Road

The New York Rangers have shown strong performance on the road this season, boasting a 6-2 record against the puck line. Historically, they have also performed well as favorites against the Flames with a 4-2 record. The Flames, on the other hand, have struggled with their special teams and face a challenging matchup against one of the league's top powerplays. With Calgary's scoring difficulties and the impressive goaltending of Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers appear to have a significant advantage in this game. Therefore, it is likely that the Rangers will secure a decisive victory and cover the puck line. For these reasons, I recommend betting on New York to cover the puck line in this matchup.

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