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Boston Bruins Look to Extend Dominance Over New York Rangers in Metropolitan Division Showdown at TD Garden

The New York Rangers are set to take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in an effort to climb the Metropolitan Division standings. The Rangers, with a record of 24-22-4, will be looking to bounce back from a recent 4-0 loss to Carolina. Meanwhile, the Bruins, sitting at 25-22-6, are coming off a 6-2 defeat against Winnipeg. New York has a favorable 6-4-0 record in their last 10 meetings against Boston, with the Rangers currently leading the three-game series 1-0. Boston opens as the betting favorite at -110, with the line remaining unchanged leading up to the game. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this New York vs. Boston showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -105 | Bruins -110
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-268) | Bruins -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Boston Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers recently ended their two-game winning streak with losses to Colorado and Carolina. In their upcoming game, they will be looking to secure their third win in their last five games. Despite averaging 2.96 goals per game, they were unable to score in their last game despite taking 22 shots. Artemi Panarin leads the team with 52 points, followed by Adam Fox with 40 points and Vincent Trocheck with 32 points. Defensively, New York has struggled, giving up an average of 3.08 goals per game. Igor Shesterkin has a record of 17-17-2 with a 2.83 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The team is currently ranked 15th in offense, 18th in defense, and has a 24-22-4 record this season.

Boston Bruins Analysis

The Boston Bruins have had a mixed performance recently, following a two-game winning streak with two straight losses. They will aim to even up their series with the Rangers with a win on Saturday. Despite averaging 2.70 goals per game, they only scored two goals on 28 shots in their last game. David Pastrnak leads the team with 61 points, followed by Brad Marchand with 40 points and Pavel Zacha with 30 points. Defensively, they have struggled, giving up an average of 3.23 goals per game. In their last game, they gave up six goals and will need to improve to secure a victory. Joonas Korpisalo had 22 saves in his last game and has a 2.84 GAA and .894 save percentage. Oliver Wahlstrom is questionable for the upcoming game. The team currently has a power ranking of 26 and is ranked #28 for offense, #23 for defense, and has an overall record of 25-22-6. In their last three matchups, New York went 0-2-1 against Boston.

Boston Bruins Dominate Home Games with Strong Offensive Performance, Set to Win Against New York Rangers

The Boston Bruins have demonstrated their strength in their recent home games, winning four out of their last five. In contrast, the New York Rangers have struggled on the road, losing two of their last three games away from home. Boston's offensive prowess, evidenced by their 13 goals in their last four home games, gives them an advantage in this match-up. However, their special teams have not been as successful, with a power play conversion rate of only 13 percent. While the Rangers excel in penalty killing, their defensive performance has been lacking, allowing 11 goals in their last three road games. New York's offensive struggles, scoring only 10 goals in their last three games, are further compounded by their subpar special teams performance. The Bruins' recent defensive reliability at home, conceding only four goals in their previous three games, suggest that they will be able to contain New York's offense effectively. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on Boston for the win.

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