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Lightning vs Rangers: Can New York Secure a Home Victory to Stay in Playoff Race?

In an upcoming conference matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers, the Lightning are coming off a road win against the Sabres while the Rangers suffered a loss to the Devils in their last game. Tampa Bay previously defeated the Rangers 6-2 in their only meeting. The Lightning are favored to win with an opening line of -140 that has remained unchanged. Can the Rangers secure a home victory to stay in wildcard contention? Stay tuned for our prediction and more NHL picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lightning -140 | Rangers +120
• Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+185) | Rangers +1.5 (-220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 58%.

Tampa Bay vs New York Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are wrapping up a challenging four-game road trip on Monday, currently holding a playoff spot and sitting in 2nd place in the Atlantic division. Despite trailing the Maple Leafs by four points for the top position, the team has been performing well, winning four of their last six games. Led by standout players like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, the Lightning have been strong offensively. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains a key player in the team's success, boasting impressive stats in the net. Overall, Tampa Bay is averaging 3.5 goals per game and conceding 2.6 goals per game, ranking them 2nd in offense and 4th in defense. Their current power ranking is 4, with a season record of 44-26-6.

New York Rangers Analysis

The New York Rangers are currently in a critical point in their season, sitting four points behind the Canadiens for the last wildcard spot. Despite inconsistent play recently, the team has managed to win some key games, with standout performances from Artemi Panarin, who has tallied 82 points on the year. Meanwhile, Mike Zibanejad has had a few rough games but has still contributed 51 points overall. Vincent Trocheck has also been struggling recently, recording just three points in his past five games. With injuries leading to increased ice time for Sam Carrick, the team will need to rely on their depth to push through the rest of the season. Igor Shesterkin is expected to remain in goal, with a record of 25-27-5. The Rangers are posting an average of 3.0 goals per game, ranking 14th, while giving up 3.0 goals on average, placing them 19th in the league. Their recent power ranking is 25, with rankings of #14 for offense and #17 for defense. Tampa Bay has gone 1-2-0 in their last three matchups against New York.

Rangers Seek Key Victory Against Slumping Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have experienced a recent downturn, losing two consecutive games, one of which was against the lower-performing Sabres team. This loss could have significant implications for the New York Rangers' playoff prospects, making it imperative for them to secure a victory in their upcoming matchup. The Rangers have emerged victorious in two out of their last three games and have been demonstrating strong offensive performance, scoring four or more goals in three of their past four games. In contrast, the Lightning have struggled on the road, dropping four out of their last five away games. Given the current circumstances, it would be advisable to support the determined Rangers team in this critical game.

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