The New York Rangers (14-11-1) welcome the Chicago Blackhawks (8-17-2) to Madison Square Garden on Monday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Rangers enter the contest looking to bounce back from recent struggles, having lost seven of their last nine games, including a concerning 7-goal defensive collapse against the Seattle Kraken.
Leading the Rangers' offense, Artemi Panarin continues his impressive form with 15 goals this season, while the Blackhawks' offense has struggled, averaging just 2.41 goals per game.
Despite their overall record, Chicago has shown resilience on the road, with the visiting team winning three of their last four games, and the Blackhawks have historically performed well at Madison Square Garden, covering the puck line in seven of their last eight visits.
The Rangers have dominated this rivalry recently, winning seven of their last eight meetings against Chicago, though their current form raises questions about their ability to maintain that supremacy.
As these Original Six franchises prepare to face off, both teams will need to address their defensive concerns, with the Rangers allowing 3.04 goals per game and the Blackhawks surrendering 3.19 goals per contest.
New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks: who will win?
For tonight's Rangers vs Blackhawks matchup, our predictive model gives the Rangers a 50.67% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
New York Rangers: 50.67% win probability
- Superior goal-scoring ability (85 goals for vs Blackhawks' 66)
- Better defensive record (79 goals against vs Blackhawks' 86)
- Higher points total (29 points in 26 games vs Blackhawks' 18 in 27 games)
Chicago Blackhawks: 49.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
- League-worst points total (18 points, ranked 16th in Western Conference)
- Weak offensive output (66 goals scored, second-lowest in Western Conference)
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New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds
| New York Rangers | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -250 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +210 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Rangers have won 14 out of 26 matches this season.
- 2The Chicago Blackhawks have won 8 out of 27 matches this season.
- 3With 29 points, the New York Rangers holds the 8th position in the league standings.
- 4Chicago Blackhawks's 18 points place them 16th in the rankings.
New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks form
New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks head to head
New York Rangers
83%
Chicago Blackhawks
17%
Feb 10, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
3 : 4
New York Rangers
Jan 5, 2024
New York Rangers
4 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 19, 2022
Chicago Blackhawks
1 : 7
New York Rangers
Dec 4, 2022
New York Rangers
2 : 5
Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 8, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 6
New York Rangers
Dec 5, 2021
New York Rangers
3 : 2
Chicago Blackhawks
