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Rangers vs Flames Prediction & Odds - 3/18/2025

New York Rangers vs. Calgary Flames prediction: who will win?

For tonight's New York Rangers vs Calgary Flames matchup, our predictive model gives the Rangers a 63.5% chance of defeating the Flames.

New York Rangers: 63.5% win probability

Strong goal differential (204 goals for, matching goals against)
Higher league position (8th in East vs Flames' 10th in West)
Better recent form (LWWLL vs Flames' LLLWL)

Calgary Flames: 36.5% win probability

Struggling offense (171 goals scored, third-lowest in Western Conference)
Poor recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
Negative goal differential (-25 goals, 171 GF vs 196 GA)

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New York Rangers vs. Calgary Flames odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the New York Rangers host the Calgary Flames at home on Tuesday, March 18.

	New York Rangers	Calgary Flames
Moneyline	-210 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)	+180 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)

New York Rangers vs. Calgary Flames preview

The Rangers are looking to build on their impressive 4-0 shutout against Columbus as they welcome the Flames to Madison Square Garden in what's shaping up to be a crucial mid-March matchup.

Igor Shesterkin has been a wall between the pipes for New York, boasting a stellar .918 career save percentage, though he'll have his work cut out against a Flames squad desperate to bounce back from their recent 4-2 stumble against the Avalanche.

Calgary's offense has been their Achilles' heel this season, sitting dead last in the NHL with 166 goals, but they've shown flashes of brilliance on the power play, converting at a solid 21.74% clip.

The Garden faithful might be in for a treat - these teams match up pretty evenly in terms of shots on goal, with the Rangers firing 1,938 to Calgary's 1,869 this season.

Dan Vladar gets the nod in net for the Flames, and while his .893 save percentage isn't exactly turning heads, he's proven he can steal games when he's dialed in.

The Rangers' even-strength scoring (169 goals) could be the difference-maker here, especially considering Calgary's recent defensive struggles.

MSG has been electric lately, and with both teams fighting for crucial points in their respective playoff races, expect this one to be a nail-biter from start to finish.

Key stats

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Rangers sit 8th in Eastern Conference with 72 points while Flames hold 10th spot in Western with 71 points - near identical standings
2
Rangers have struggled with recent form (LWWLL) compared to Flames' concerning streak (LLLWL)
3
Rangers maintain an even goal difference (204 GF, 204 GA) while Flames show -25 differential (171 GF, 196 GA)
4
Both teams face playoff bubble pressure with Rangers holding final Eastern wildcard spot and Flames 2 points out in West