Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Rangers versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ABC. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Panthers as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – New York Rangers odds
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Panthers and Rangers have played each other, Florida has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, New York has an puck line record of 5-0 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Across their five previous home games, Florida has an puck line mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a strong record vs the puck line going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Rangers have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Prediction
With a record of 54-23-4, the Rangers have locked up the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, New York has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Rangers have gone 34-16, and they are 43-19-2 as the favorite this year.
On the road, the Rangers have gone 25-12-4 this season, and they have won three straight games as the underdog. Against other teams in the Metropolitan Division, New York has gone 18-8, and they have gone 11-4-2 as the underdog this year. Over their last five games, the Rangers have gone 2-3, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 9th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. New York’s offense comes into the game ranked 7th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the NHL.
Goalie Igor Shesterkin comes into the game having made 54 starts this season. So far, his record is 35-17 and he has a save percentage of 0.94%.
At home this season, the Panthers have been dominant, going 26-13-2 and winning five straight games. In the Atlantic Division, Florida is in first place and has a record of 17-9. In the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are in third place with a record of 52-24-6.
Over their last ten games, Florida has a record of 7-3 and has won four straight games. As the favorite this season, the Panthers have gone 46-19-2, and they have won five straight games when favored.
On the offensive side, the Panthers are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 11th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Panthers are 38-19 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-4 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 58 games in this season. His current record is 36-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.948%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a 4-3 win.
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
New York Rangers Injury Report
- Jimmy Vesey – Upper Body – Doubtful
