Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Preview
Looking to win big? The Rangers and Panthers face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN. The Panthers are hosting the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Rangers. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – New York Rangers odds
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Rangers and Panthers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Rangers have a record of 2-1. The Rangers also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 4 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Rangers last ten road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 8-2, while going 8-2 straight-up.
- Through their last five home contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Florida posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Florida has an puck line mark of 9-1 while going 4-6 straight up.
- The Rangers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Prediction
Heading into their final game of the regular season, the Rangers have already clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. Overall, they have a record of 54-23-4 and have won seven of their last ten games. On the road, New York is 25-12-4.
When playing other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers have gone 34-16. As the underdog, they have a record of 11-4-2. Over their last five games, New York has gone 3-2.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Rangers are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 9th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. The New York offense is ranked 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 11th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Florida, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 54 games in this season. His current record is 35-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.94%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 26-13-2 and have won five straight games, while their overall record is 52-24-6. In the Eastern Conference standings, Florida is in third place and has gone 33-17 against other teams in the conference. Over their last ten games, the Panthers have gone 6-4.
When favored this season, Florida has gone 46-19-2, and they have won five straight games when they have been the favorite. In games against other teams in the Atlantic Division, the Panthers have gone 17-9.
Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. Florida’s offense is currently ranked 6th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the league.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky comes into the game having made 58 starts this season. So far, his record is 36-17 and he has a save percentage of 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
