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Minnesota (2-3-1) at NY Rangers (3-3-1)
- When: Oct 20 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: NHL Network
Minnesota vs NY Rangers NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: NY Rangers -133
Spread: NY Rangers -1.5 (+205)
Total: 5.5
New York Rangers Betting Outlook
The Rangers return home searching for their first goal on Madison Square Garden ice this season after being blanked through their first three home games. Despite creating solid scoring chances, they’ve failed to capitalize, setting a franchise-record 180-minute scoreless drought at home to start the year.
Saturday’s comeback win in Montreal may have been the spark they needed. Artemi Panarin finally broke through in a big way, notching four points, his first goal of the season and three assists, to carry New York from a two-goal hole to a 4-3 victory. The win halted a three-game skid and showed some long-overdue offensive rhythm. Mika Zibanejad, who had been pressing hard for production, added a power-play goal and two assists, reminding bettors that this Rangers team still has plenty of top-end scoring potential.
New York has kept games tight defensively, surrendering just six goals in three home losses. If they can replicate Saturday’s energy and finish, this matchup could mark the end of their home scoring slump.
Minnesota Wild Betting Outlook
Minnesota enters this matchup on a three-game losing streak, still searching for consistent offense and better puck management. The Wild fired 41 shots in a 5-2 loss to Dallas but have since been heavily outshot in defeats to Washington and Philadelphia. Head coach John Hynes called Friday’s loss “unacceptable,” though he acknowledged better compete levels in Saturday’s 2-1 overtime setback.
Veteran Vladimir Tarasenko scored the lone goal against the Flyers, but the Wild couldn’t hold the lead, allowing the tying tally late before falling in OT. Star forward Kirill Kaprizov, who opened the season red-hot with nine points in four games, has cooled off significantly, held without a point and limited to just three total shots over his past two outings.
The Wild need Kaprizov to rediscover his scoring touch if they’re going to end this road slide. Their recent struggles at both ends suggest they may find it tough to break through against a disciplined Rangers defense.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
The Rangers have won five of the last six meetings with Minnesota and look primed to build on the momentum from their Montreal victory. With Panarin finally heating up and the Wild battling inconsistency, New York should have the upper hand.
Score Prediction: Rangers 3, Wild 2
Pick: NY Rangers (-133)
Total: Under 5.5 (-110)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
