Colorado Avalanche vs. N.Y. Rangers Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Colorado Avalanche face the New York Rangers with both teams looking to return from the All-Star break in style. The Avalanche have a 32-14-3 record and with three wins in a row to head into the break, they have the top record in the Central Division. The Rangers have a 30-16-3 record which is the best in the Metropolitan Division but have only won four of their last 10 games. Both teams look to remain near the top of their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.
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Avalanche offense has propelled them
The Avalanche are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.84 goals per game with 18 goals in the last three games. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have scored 58 goals and 92 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jonathan Drouin, Ross Colton, and Logan O'Connor have combined for 33 goals and 45 assists while defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews have added 20 goals and 67 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) February 4, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.10 goals per game. While Makar and Toews have combined for 5.7 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to easily find open shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has struggled with a .898 save percentage and a 2.91 goals-against average on 1133 shots with -6.8 goals saved above average.
Rangers have been led by a great offense
The Rangers are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.27 goals per game with seven goals in the last two games. Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Vincent Trocheck have combined for 60 goals and 98 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Chris Kreider, Alexis Lafreniere, and Blake Wheeler have combined for 44 goals and 50 assists while defensemen Adam Fox and Erik Gustafsson have added 12 goals and 48 assists from the point to open up the offense.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 4, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.86 goals per game. K'Andre Miller and Ryan Lindgren have combined for 5.4 defensive point shares and 124 blocked shots while Adam Fox and Erik Gustafsson have combined for 4.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender Igor Shesterkin improves as he has struggled with a .899 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average on 889 shots with -4.3 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Rangers look to step up on their home ice but the Avalanche look to take over this one from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.84 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche should limit the Rangers' offense with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net while goaltender Alexandar Georgiev makes plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Avalanche money line as road Favorites.
Prediction: Avalanche (-110)
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Both teams have great offenses that look to step up and find the back of the net throughout the game. The Rangers, who average 3.27 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche, who have scored 18 goals in their last three games, should run up the score with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, Ross Colton, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews pick apart the Rangers defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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