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New York Rangers Look to Extend Lead in Metro Division Race as they Face Off Against Colorado Avalanche in Inter-Conference Clash

The New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche are set to face off in an inter-conference matchup on Thursday night. The Rangers are coming off a home victory against the Flyers, while the Avalanche secured a win against the Canadiens. In their only previous meeting, the Avalanche came out on top with a 2-1 overtime victory. Colorado is favored to win with a -162 betting line that has remained consistent.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +138 | Avalanche -162
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Avalanche -1.5 (+153)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 62%.

New York vs Colorado Stats

New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are currently leading the Metro division by three points, with a game in hand over the Hurricanes. The team has been performing well, winning five of their last six games, including victories against the Bruins, Panthers, and Flyers. Star players like Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trochek, and Mika Zibanejad have been shining on the ice, contributing significantly to the team's success. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin continues to impress with his outstanding season statistics. While Jacob Trouba and Blake Wheeler remain out of the lineup, the Rangers are maintaining a strong offensive and defensive game, ranking 7 in offense and 6 in defense, with a record of 48-20-4 for the season.

Colorado Avalanche Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche are currently on a five-game home stand and are one of the top teams in the NHL, winning nine of their last ten games. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen are leading the charge offensively, while Cale Makar is a standout defenseman. Although they are two points behind the Stars in the Central division, the Avalanche have a strong offensive presence, averaging 3.8 goals per game. Alexander Georgiev is a solid goaltender, but not considered elite. Despite a recent loss to the Canadiens, the Avalanche remain a dominant force in the league with a power ranking of 1 and ranking first in offense. Sports bettors can take advantage of the best betting offers from online sportsbooks.

New York Rangers Poised to Extend Lead in Metro Division Race, Colorado Avalanche Struggle Against Canadiens

Currently, the New York Rangers are engaged in a fierce competition with the Hurricanes for the top position in the Metro division. The Rangers have the opportunity to extend their lead to five points in Thursday night's matchup. Over the past six games, New York has demonstrated exceptional performance by securing victories against competitive teams such as the Bruins and Panthers. In contrast, the Colorado Avalanche recently suffered a defeat at home against the struggling Canadiens with a score of 2-1. Despite their favorable schedule, the Avalanche have been involved in numerous close matchups, with five of their last six games being decided by a one-goal difference.

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