Rangers vs Canucks Prediction
The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at the Rogers Place.
Rangers Defense Is Elite
The Rangers come into this game with a 5-2-0 record overall and the defense has been elite. In the last game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Rangers scored three goals while the defense gave up zero goals. Jonathan Quick faced 29 shots and he saved all 29 of them. The Rangers on the season is averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 1.86 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th while the defense is ranked 2nd. Artemi Panarin has scored three goals and added seven assists.
Canucks Look for Third Straight Win
The Canucks come into this game with a 4-2 record overall and they had won two games in a row heading into Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. On October 24th, the Canucks faced off against the Nashville Predators and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. The Canucks are averaging 3.83 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. Elias Petterson has scored two goals and added eight assists so far this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Rangers defense is giving up 1.86 goals per game and they are going to lockdown in this game. The Rangers offense hasn’t been exactly elite, but they are going to score at least four goals here, and that is going to be the difference here. The Canucks aren’t going to score more than a goal here, and that is going to be the difference as the Rangers are going to get the job done. Back the Rangers on the puck line.
