The San Jose Sharks aim to continue their recent hot streak as they host the struggling New York Rangers in a rare cross-conference matchup at the SAP Center.
With the Sharks riding high after back-to-back wins and the Rangers desperate to stay in the playoff hunt, this clash could come down to goaltending, as both teams have seen inconsistent play between the pipes lately.
All eyes will be on whether the home team can capitalize on their momentum or if the away team can right the ship and snag a crucial road victory.
San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Sharks a 52.67% chance of defeating the Rangers.
San Jose Sharks: 52.67% win probability
- Recent momentum (Won 2 of last 5 games)
- Home ice advantage (20 wins at home this season)
- Stronger goal-scoring ability (188 goals for vs Rangers' 218)
New York Rangers: 47.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (221 goals against)
- Road game disadvantage (16 away losses this season)
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San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers odds
Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL match between the home team San Jose Sharks and the visiting New York Rangers, set to face off on Saturday, March 29.
| San Jose Sharks | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +165 (via bet365 US) | -194 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers preview
The San Jose Sharks are looking to build on their recent momentum as they wrap up an eight-game homestand against the visiting New York Rangers.
Despite their overall struggles this season, the Sharks have shown signs of life lately, notching impressive wins against the Bruins and Maple Leafs.
The Rangers, on the other hand, are in a tight playoff race and desperately need points to stay in contention for a wild card spot in the East.
Keep an eye on Sharks' rookie goalie Georgi Romanov, who might get another shot between the pipes after a solid NHL debut last week.
For New York, the offense has been sputtering lately, managing just 11 goals in their last five games – they'll need to find their scoring touch to secure a crucial road win.
The special teams battle could be key, with both squads struggling on the power play this season – whoever can capitalize with the man advantage might just edge this one.
While the Rangers are favored, don't count out the Sharks, who've shown they can hang with playoff contenders on home ice.
It's shaping up to be a tight, low-scoring affair at the Shark Tank – buckle up for what could be a nail-biter right to the final buzzer.
Key stats
- 1San Jose Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference with 49 points
- 2New York Rangers are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 75 points
- 3Sharks have a -76 goal difference (188 GF, 264 GA)
- 4Rangers' recent form: LLWLL
San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers form
San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers head to head
San Jose Sharks
33%
New York Rangers
67%
Nov 15, 2024
New York Rangers
3 : 2
San Jose Sharks
Jan 24, 2024
San Jose Sharks
3 : 2
New York Rangers
Dec 3, 2023
New York Rangers
6 : 5
San Jose Sharks
Nov 20, 2022
San Jose Sharks
1 : 2
New York Rangers
Oct 20, 2022
New York Rangers
2 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Jan 14, 2022
San Jose Sharks
0 : 3
New York Rangers
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