New York Rangers vs
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Buffalo Sabres Poised for Victory Against Struggling New York Rangers

The New York Rangers, with a record of 27-24-4, will aim for their second consecutive road victory as they take on the Buffalo Sabres (22-27-5) at KeyBank Center on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET. In their recent outings, the Rangers secured a 4-3 win against Columbus, while the Sabres suffered a 6-4 loss to Nashville. With New York holding a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 matchups against Buffalo, the season series stands at 1-1. The Rangers are currently favored to win with a -120 opening line that has remained stable. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -120 | Sabres +100
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+210) | Sabres +1.5 (-250)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

New York vs Buffalo Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have shown strong performances leading up to the break, winning three of their last four games. They split their first two games with the Sabres and will aim to secure the series win in their upcoming game on Saturday. The team averages 2.98 goals per game and recently scored four goals on 40 shots. Key players include Artemi Panarin with 57 points, Adam Fox with 44 points, and Mika Zibanejad with 37 points. However, the team has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 3.06 goals per game, ranking 21st in the league. Goaltender Jonathan Quick has a record of 8-5-2 with a 3.04 GAA and a .900 save percentage. With a power ranking of 25, the Rangers are ranked 14th in offense, 20th in defense, and have a season record of 27-24-4.

Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres had their four-game winning streak snapped by Nashville in their last game, but will look to bounce back and secure their fifth win in six games when they play on Saturday. Buffalo averages 3.13 goals per game, with Tage Thompson leading the team in points. However, the Sabres have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 3.41 goals per game, ranking 28th in the league. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved 17 of 22 shots in the last game and has a 3.02 GAA and .895 save percentage. The Sabres have a power ranking of 27, ranking 11th in offense and 27th in defense, with an overall record of 22-27-5. In their last three matchups, New York went 1-1-1 against Buffalo.

Buffalo Sabres Poised for Victory Against Struggling New York Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres are currently on a four-game winning streak at home, while the New York Rangers have lost four of their last five road games. Buffalo holds the advantage in this matchup due to their strong offensive performance, scoring a total of 18 goals in their past four home games. However, their special teams play has been lacking, with only a 16 percent conversion rate on power play opportunities. The Rangers, on the other hand, have a strong penalty kill ranking sixth in the league, but have struggled defensively, allowing 14 goals in their last three road games. New York's offensive output has also been subpar, scoring only nine goals in their last three games. Although they have a better power play conversion rate of over 20 percent, the Sabres have been more successful defensively, allowing only eight goals in their last three home games. It is predicted that Buffalo will come out on top in this game, so selecting them on the money line would be advisable.

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