Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Broadcasting: MSG+
Betting Odds: Penguins (+168), Rangers (-198)
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The New York Rangers (13-10-1) are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4) at Madison Square Garden this Friday. The moneyline for this matchup features the Penguins at +168 and the Rangers at -198. The over/under for total goals is established at 6.5.
In their last game, the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged victorious, defeating the Florida Panthers with a score of 5-4. The Penguins showcased a strong offensive effort, capitalizing on 5 out of their 16 shot attempts. They also had one power play opportunity but couldn’t convert. Pittsburgh accumulated a total of 4 penalty minutes during the match.
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At even strength this season, the Penguins have conceded 86 goals while scoring 59. Opponents have enjoyed 78 power play opportunities (ranking 13th in the NHL) against them, netting 16 goals from those chances. Over the season, the Penguins have scored a total of 76 goals (17th in the NHL) but have allowed 102 against them. They have attempted 809 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.4%. This season, Pittsburgh has accumulated 26 points, resulting in a points percentage of .481. The team has faced 884 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .885. Their power play effectiveness sits at 22.67%, with 17 goals scored from 75 opportunities.
In goal for the Penguins will be Alex Nedeljkovic. Throughout his career, Nedeljkovic has secured 70 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .515. His current save percentage is .904 over 7,852 minutes on ice. He has faced a total of 4,431 shots, making 4,005 saves, leading to 426 goals scored against him. His career goals against average is 3.26, with an overall record of 64-49-25 across 136 games played.
On the other side, the Rangers faced a tough game against the New Jersey Devils, suffering a 5-1 defeat. In that match, New York had 4 power play opportunities but managed to score only once from 39 shots on goal.
This season, the New York Rangers have totaled 76 goals, earning 27 points with a points percentage of .563. They have allowed 70 goals amidst 59 scored at even strength and 11 while shorthanded. The Rangers have produced 61 goals during even strength play and 15 on the power play (ranking 20th in the league). They have had 64 power play opportunities this season, showcasing a power play percentage of 23.44%. New York has accounted for 725 shots (19th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.48%, while permitting 786 shots against them. Their penalty-kill rate stands at 85.71% with a save percentage of 91.1%.
In net for New York will be Igor Shesterkin, who has an average of 2.68 goals against per game, having surrendered 556 total goals. With a quality starts rate of 64.2%, Shesterkin has achieved 145 quality starts in his NHL career. He has participated in 226 games, logging 12,470 minutes in goal. His all-time record is 143-68-18, with 231 games played and 6,381 saves out of 6,937 shots faced, resulting in a .920 save percentage.
Free Prediction: Bet on NY Rangers -1.5 (+122)
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