In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs NY Rangers Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 22nd, at Centre Bell.
Canadiens Look to Bounce Back
The Canadiens in the last game faced off against the New York Islanders, and they were competitive, and they ended up losing 4-3. Cole Caufield scored two goals, but it wasn’t enough. Cayden Primeau was in goal and saved 33 of the 36 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Los Angeles Kings, the offense scored only one goal and that led to the defeat. The Canadiens are averaging 2.67 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game. The offense is ranked 25th in the league, while the defense is ranked 17th.
Rangers Have the Confidence
The Rangers have all the confidence heading into this game, and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Rangers were able to secure the 4-1 victory. Igor Shesterkin was a star in goal and saved 34 of the 35 shots. Chris Kreider finished with four shots on goal and two goals. The Rangers are averaging 4.8 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the defense is ranked 3rd. In this game, the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. If the defense is bad, the Canadiens might have a chance.
Why the Rangers Will Beat the Canadiens
- The Rangers have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 road games.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
Montreal Canadiens vs NY Rangers Prediction
The Canadiens offense hasn’t been great this season and that is going to be the difference here. Montreal on the season is averaging only 2.67 goals per game, and they aren’t going to score enough to find success here. The Rangers defense is giving up 2.0 goals per game. The Rangers’ offense is also going to get out to a fast start, and it will be New York that gets the job done. Back the Rangers on the puck line.