The Vegas Golden Knights (28-10-3) welcome the New York Rangers (19-20-2) to T-Mobile Arena for a compelling cross-conference matchup that pits the Pacific Division leaders against a team fighting for playoff position in the East.
The Golden Knights enter the contest having won nine of their last ten games despite a recent 4-0 setback against the Islanders, while the Rangers arrive with renewed momentum after going 3-1-1 in their last five outings.
Historical matchups heavily favor the home team, with Vegas holding a commanding 7-3 record in the last 10 meetings between these clubs, including a convincing 5-2 victory in their most recent encounter last month.
The contrast in offensive production could prove decisive, as Vegas ranks fourth in the NHL averaging 3.46 goals per game, while New York has struggled to find consistent scoring, sitting 21st in the league at 2.93 goals per contest.
The return of Igor Shesterkin to the Rangers' net adds an intriguing element to this matchup, potentially setting up an epic goaltending duel against Vegas's stalwart netminding.
As these teams prepare to face off in what promises to be an intense battle between two clubs with very different trajectories, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the Golden Knights can maintain their dominance or if the Rangers can pull off a statement victory on the road.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers: who will win?
For tonight's Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 57.67% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Vegas Golden Knights: 57.67% win probability
- Conference Leadership (59 points in 41 games, 1st in Western Conference)
- Superior Goal Differential (+32, scoring 143 goals while allowing 111)
- Strong Win Rate (28 wins in 41 games, 68.3% win percentage)
New York Rangers: 42.33% win probability
- Lower Conference Position (13th in Eastern Conference with 40 points)
- Negative Goal Differential (-10, allowing 130 goals while scoring 120)
- Inconsistent Performance (19 wins vs 20 losses in 41 games)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers odds
| Vegas Golden Knights | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -165 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +140 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vegas Golden Knights have won 28 out of 41 matches this season.
- 2The New York Rangers have won 19 out of 41 matches this season.
- 3With 59 points, the Vegas Golden Knights holds the 1st position in the league standings.
- 4New York Rangers's 40 points place them 13th in the rankings.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers form
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers head to head
Vegas Golden Knights
67%
New York Rangers
33%
Jan 27, 2024
New York Rangers
2 : 5
Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 19, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 1
New York Rangers
Jan 28, 2023
New York Rangers
4 : 1
Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 8, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
1 : 5
New York Rangers
Jan 7, 2022
Vegas Golden Knights
5 : 1
New York Rangers
Dec 18, 2021
New York Rangers
2 : 3
Vegas Golden Knights
