The New York Rangers (4th in the Metropolitan Division), who scored eight goals in Detroit on Thursday, are on their way to Nashville, where the Predators (7th in the Central) are returning after two straight losses away from home.
The New York Rangers (7-5-3) put a stop to their latest setback of a four-game homestand (1-2-1) with an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, snapping a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).
The Nashville Predators (5-8-1)'s most recent five-game road trip came to an end with a 2-3-0 record as the team suffered its second straight 2-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday.
Rangers vs Predators Betting Odds
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Rangers vs Predators Match Details
Fixture: Rangers at Predators
Date and Time: Saturday, November 12 at 8:05 PM ET
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Rangers vs Predators Key Stats
With four and a half minutes remaining in the first period, the Blueshirts took the lead over the Red Wings. However, they had to level the scoring at 2-2 midway through the second period before scoring six goals in the final period, including four in a space of three minutes. Mika Zibanejad, who has nine goals and 18 points this season, scored twice for New York, which has won its last three away games.
The Rangers, meanwhile, rank ninth in power play efficiency (25.0%; 13-for-52) and fourteenth in penalty kill efficiency (79.6%; 35-for-44), with the fewest goals scored per game this season (3.13), the fewest goals allowed per game (2.93), and ninth in each category.
Eeli Tolvanen (2 goals, 4 points this year) opened the scoring against the Avalanche at 3:45 of the first period. The hosts then tied the score four minutes later, eventually establishing a 5-1 lead in the second period with four straight goals. Juuse Saros (3-6-1 overall, 3.46 GAA,.892 save percentage) is expected to return to goal for the Predators on Saturday.
The Predators, on the other hand, are scoring the 8th most goals defensively while scoring the 3rd fewest goals per game in 2022–23 (2.64). (3.50). They rank 13th on the penalty kill (80.0%; 40-for-50) and fourth from the bottom in the power play (15.7%; 8-for-51).
Rangers vs Predators Best Picks and Prediction
The last six games of the series have been won by the visiting club, with the Rangers winning three straight games in Nashville. Therefore, following this fashion is unquestionably the best course of action. especially with both sides' present shapes!
In their last five home games at Bridgestone Arena, the Predators have been a complete failure, managing only one domestic victory.
New York, on the other hand, is currently on fire when it comes to its road games, having won three straight games with a combined total of 17 goals scored.
Pick: Rangers ML (-130)
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