The Detroit Red Wings go on the road to play the New York Rangers on Monday. The puck-drop is set for 7 p.m. ET. Detroit is 1-1 and coming off a 3-0 win over Nashville on Saturday. Meanwhile, New York is 1-0-1 and is coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to Utah on Saturday.
Red Wings vs. Rangers: Head-to-head & key numbers
- Detroit is 273-222-103-7 all-time against New York.
- The Red Wings are averaging 3 goals per game this season.
- New York is averaging 5.5 goals per game this season.
- Detroit is allowing 3 goals per game this season.
- The Rangers are allowing 3 goals per game this season.
Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers: Preview
Detroit was blown out by Pittsburgh in its season opener but did play much better defensively in the second game, as the Red Wings shut out Nashville.
Detroit will likely be starting Cam Talbot on Monday, who recorded the shutout in his first start as a Red Wing. Detroit's offense has been playing well this season but now goes up against a Rangers team that has Igor Shesterkin in net, who is one of the best goalies in the NHL.
On the other hand, New York is coming off an overtime loss to Utah in a wild back-and-forth game. The Rangers will be one of the best offensive teams in the NHL this season, while New York is one of the Stanley Cup favorites.
Red Wings vs. Rangers: Odds & Prediction
Detroit is a +180 underdog, while the New York Rangers are a -218 favorite. The over/under is set at 6.5 goals.
The Red Wings are coming off a good win as Cam Talbot looked good in his first start in Detroit. However, this is a much different offensive team than Nashville, as New York is averaging 5.5 goals per game this season.
Meanwhile, Shesterkin should be able to have a bounceback performance here after allowing six goals against Utah.
Expect Shesterkin to make some key saves while New York will get out to an early lead and hold onto it for a big win at home.
Prediction: Rangers 4, Red Wings 1.
Red Wings vs. Rangers: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Rangers -1.5 (+120)
Tip 2: Under 6.5 goals (-118)
Tip 3: Alexis Lafreniere over 2.5 shots on goal (-140)
Tip 4: Adam Fox over 0.5 points (-154)