The Colorado Avalanche (26-17-1) will host the New York Rangers (20-20-2) at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday night, setting the stage for an intriguing cross-conference showdown.
Both teams enter the matchup with contrasting recent performances, as the Rangers have found their stride in January with a 4-1-1 record, while the Avalanche look to bounce back from a 3-0 shutout loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
The Rangers' resurgence has been powered by goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who has impressed in recent outings with a combined 50 saves in his last two victories.
Colorado's newly acquired netminder Mackenzie Blackwood has been a revelation since joining the team, posting an impressive 8-2-1 record with a 1.66 GAA and .939 save percentage.
The injury report could play a crucial role in the outcome, with both teams managing significant absences - the Rangers missing Chris Kreider and potentially Filip Chytil, while the Avalanche monitor the status of Samuel Girard and Valeri Nichushkin.
As these teams prepare to face off for the first time this season, the Rangers aim to extend their winning streak against Colorado to four games, though the Avalanche's home-ice advantage and offensive prowess, averaging 3.32 goals per game, present a formidable challenge.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Colorado Avalanche: 58% win probability
- Superior offensive output (147 goals scored vs Rangers' 122)
- Better overall standing position (7th in Western Conference vs Rangers' 14th in Eastern)
- Higher points total (53 points in 44 games vs Rangers' 42 points in 42 games)
New York Rangers: 42% win probability
- Lower scoring efficiency (122 goals in 42 games, 2.90 goals/game)
- Poorer defensive record (131 goals against vs Avalanche's 138)
- Lower win percentage (20 wins in 42 games vs Avalanche's 26 in 44)
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Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers odds
| Colorado Avalanche | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -165 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +155 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Colorado Avalanche have won 26 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The New York Rangers have won 20 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 53 points, the Colorado Avalanche holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4New York Rangers's 42 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers form
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers head to head
Colorado Avalanche
50%
New York Rangers
50%
Mar 29, 2024
Colorado Avalanche
2 : 3
New York Rangers
Feb 6, 2024
New York Rangers
2 : 1
Colorado Avalanche
Dec 10, 2022
Colorado Avalanche
1 : 2
New York Rangers
Oct 26, 2022
New York Rangers
2 : 3
Colorado Avalanche
Dec 15, 2021
Colorado Avalanche
4 : 2
New York Rangers
Dec 9, 2021
New York Rangers
3 : 7
Colorado Avalanche
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