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The New York Rangers (33-30-6) will attempt to halt a four-game home losing streak when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs (41-24-3) on March 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey contest.
The Maple Leafs have scored 32 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into 11 power-play goals (40.7%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final tally of Rangers 4, Maple Leafs 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a 33-30-6 record overall, with a 3-6-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 27 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-9-6 record (good for 30 points).
- In the 10 games this season the Rangers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken 12 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-8-2 record).
- The Rangers are 27-9-4 in the 40 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 58 points).
- In the 21 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-8-3 to record 23 points.
- In the 28 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 15-11-2 (32 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 36 times, and went 15-17-4 (34 points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 8-3-11 record in overtime matchups this season and a 41-24-3 overall record.
- Toronto has earned 32 points (15-4-2) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When Toronto has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-9-1 record).
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals in 42 games, earning 77 points from those contests.
- This season, Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 37 points with a record of 18-7-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 15-12-1 (31 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 26-10-2 to register 54 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 2.96 | Goals Scored | 3.19 | 9th |
| 19th | 2.99 | Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 15th |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| 28th | 29.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 25th |
| 25th | 18.54% | Power Play % | 25.67% | 6th |
| 7th | 82.13% | Penalty Kill % | 78.11% | 16th |
Rangers vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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