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The San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) will try to stop a six-game losing streak when they square off against the New York Rangers (3-4-1) on the road on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.
Rangers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Rangers 4, Sharks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-284)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 3-4-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime games.
- In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (good for three points).
- In the two games this season the Rangers registered just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the only game when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In the four games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 1-2-1 (three points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Rangers finished 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have posted a record of -2-2 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 0-4-2.
- This season the Sharks registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals four times, posting two total points across those games.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-2-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2 | Goals Scored | 2.67 | 23rd |
| 3rd | 1.88 | Goals Allowed | 4.83 | 32nd |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots | 25.2 | 27th |
| 10th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 32nd |
| 26th | 15% | Power Play % | 23.81% | 12th |
| 7th | 88.24% | Penalty Kill % | 68.42% | 28th |
Rangers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 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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