The New York Rangers (25-23-4) are set to face off against the Boston Bruins (27-22-6) at Madison Square Garden in what promises to be a pivotal matchup between two teams seeking to reverse their recent fortunes.
Both teams enter the contest struggling defensively, with the Bruins allowing 3.22 goals per game and the Rangers conceding 3.08, while their offensive production has shown contrasting trends in recent weeks.
The Rangers' offense has found new life, scoring seven goals in their last two games, powered by the dynamic trio of Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and recent addition J.T. Miller.
Meanwhile, the Bruins' traditionally potent offense has cooled to 2.76 goals per game, despite strong performances from David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand, who have combined for 46 goals and 61 assists this season.
The goaltending battle could prove decisive, with Rangers' Igor Shesterkin (.907 save percentage) showing more consistent form than Bruins' Joonas Korpisalo (.894 save percentage).
As these Original Six rivals prepare to add another chapter to their storied rivalry, both teams recognize the crucial importance of securing two points in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins: who will win?
For tonight's Rangers vs Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Rangers a 52.67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
New York Rangers: 52.67% win probability
- Better recent form with WLLLW compared to Bruins' WWLLW (Recent form trend)
- More efficient scoring rate with 3.0 goals per game (156 goals in 52 games)
- Home ice advantage with stronger defensive metrics (160 GA in 52 games vs Bruins' 175 GA in 55 games)
Boston Bruins: 47.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (175 goals against in 55 games, 3.18 GA/game)
- Lower points percentage (60 points in 55 games vs Rangers' 54 in 52 games)
- Inconsistent road performance (22 losses in 55 games overall)
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New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins odds
| New York Rangers | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -170 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +150 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The New York Rangers have won 25 out of 52 matches this season.
- 2The Boston Bruins have won 27 out of 55 matches this season.
- 3With 54 points, the New York Rangers holds the 13th position in the league standings.
- 4Boston Bruins's 60 points place them 9th in the rankings.
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins form
New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins head to head
New York Rangers
83%
Boston Bruins
17%
Feb 1, 2025
Boston Bruins
6 : 3
New York Rangers
Jan 3, 2025
New York Rangers
2 : 1
Boston Bruins
Sep 26, 2024
New York Rangers
5 : 2
Boston Bruins
Sep 22, 2024
Boston Bruins
2 : 3
New York Rangers
Mar 21, 2024
Boston Bruins
2 : 5
New York Rangers
Dec 17, 2023
Boston Bruins
1 : 2
New York Rangers
