The New York Rangers (9-4-1) host the San Jose Sharks (5-9-3) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a loss. The Rangers were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets 6-3 in their most recent game, while the Sharks are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
The Sharks have scored 27 goals during their past 10 games, while giving up 29 goals. A total of 32 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into four power-play goals (12.5%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Rangers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Rangers 5, Sharks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-429)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are -1-1 in overtime games on their way to a 9-4-1 overall record.
- In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
- In the two games this season the Rangers recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
- New York has won both games this season when it scored two goals (2-0-0, four points).
- The Rangers are 7-2-1 in the 10 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 15 points).
- In the eight games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-2-1 to register 11 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, New York is 4-2-1 (nine points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 5-2-0 to register 10 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a record of 5-9-3 this season and are 2-3-5 in overtime matchups.
- San Jose has earned nine points (4-2-1) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
- When San Jose has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-4-1 record).
- The Sharks have earned eight points in their seven games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 2-3-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Sharks went 3-7-3 in those contests (nine points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.71 | Goals Scored | 2.35 | 31st |
| 4th | 2.57 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 26th |
| 8th | 30.8 | Shots | 27.4 | 23rd |
| 29th | 32.4 | Shots Allowed | 34.1 | 31st |
| 6th | 26.19% | Power Play % | 15.38% | 25th |
| 3rd | 89.36% | Penalty Kill % | 81.54% | 13th |
Rangers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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