Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the New York Rangers (4-0-1) and the Montreal Canadiens (2-3-1) at Bell Centre sees the Rangers as big road favorites (-250 moneyline odds to win) against the Canadiens (+205). The game begins at 7:15 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Rangers vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
Favorite: Rangers (-250)
Underdog: Canadiens (+205)
Over/under: 6
Rangers vs. Canadiens Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Rangers (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Rangers 4 – Canadiens 2
How to Bet on Rangers vs. Canadiens
Rangers and Canadiens Betting Trends
In three of five matches this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
Montreal has played three games this season with more than 6 goals.
These two teams score a combined 7.5 goals per game, 1.5 more than this game’s total.
These teams together give up 5.3 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this game’souting’s total.
The Rangers have a 3-1 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Canadiens have won two of the six games they have played while the underdog this season.
Rangers Stats & Insights
The Rangers score the second-most goals in the league, averaging 4.8 per game for a total of 24 this season.
The Rangers are ranked third in league action for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 10 total goals (just two per game).
The team has the league’s second-best goal differential at +14 this season.
The Rangers shoot 14.5% as a team, ranked fourth-best in the league.
The Rangers have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 17 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
They have scored 24 goals over that stretch.
Defensively, the Rangers have given up 10 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Canadiens Stats & Insights
The Canadiens have the NHL’s 20th-ranked scoring offense (16 total goals, 2.7 per game).
The Canadiens’ 20 total goals allowed (3.3 per game) rank 20th in the league.
Their -4 goal differential ranks 25th in the league.
The Canadiens are shooting 10.3% (21st in the league).
The Canadiens have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (16 total) during that stretch.
On the defensive side, the Canadiens have given up 18 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
One of New York’s most productive offensive players this season is Artemi Panarin, who has 12 points (six goals, six assists) and plays an average of 20:00 per game.
Through five games, Vincent Trocheck has two goals and five assists.
Igor Shesterkin has a record of 3-0-1. He has conceded eight goals (2.0 goals against average) and racked up 114 saves with a .934 save percentage (13th in the league).
Canadiens Key Players to Watch
Cole Caufield has recorded six goals (1.0 per game) and dished out one assist (0.2 per game), averaging 3.3 shots per game and shooting 30%. That makes him among the leaders for Montreal with seven total points (1.2 per game).
Juraj Slafkovsky is a key contributor for Montreal, with six total points this season. He has scored one goal and provided five assists in six games.
Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 2-2-0 this season, collecting 125 saves and permitting nine goals (2.3 goals against average) with a .933 save percentage (14th in the league).
Rangers vs. Canadiens Injuries
Rangers: Jimmy Vesey: Lower Body (Out), Ryan Lindgren: Upper Body (Out)
Canadiens: Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Leg (Out), Patrik Laine: Knee (Out), Kaiden Guhle: Upper Body (Questionable), Jacob Perreault: Undisclosed (Out), David Reinbacher: Knee (Out)
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