The New York Rangers (-170) play host to the Winnipeg Jets (+145) at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The total is 6 (O: -110, U: -110)Winnipeg (34-21-1) is playing the second of a back-to-back after suffering a 4-2 loss against the Devils yesterday, their third consecutive defeat away from home.
The Jets committed only two penalties in the game, holding New Jersey without a power play goal. Neal Pionk and Cole Perfetti each scored once for the Jets. Pionk added an assist to share the scoring lead with Mark Scheifele, who had two assists.
Connor Hellebuyck saved only 25 of 28 shots against (.892%) in the loss.New York (33-14-9) fell 3-2 (OT) to the Flames on Saturday. Vladimir Tarasenko and Alexis Lafreniere each scored once for the Rangers. Vincent Trocheck had two assists to lead the team in scoring. Jaroslav Halak saved only 29 of 32 shots against (.906%) in the loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Jets won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 4-1 victory in October. Scheifele (2G 0A) and Nikolaj Ehlers (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Winnipeg. Dryden Hunt scored New York’s only goal. Hellebuyck got the win, saving 40 of 41 shots (.975%).
FACING OFF
Winnipeg is averaging 3.12 goals per game for the season, 17th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Rangers team that is allowing 2.68 goals a game (7th).
Meanwhile, New York has found the net 3.36 times a game on average, 10th in the league, and the Jets are holding opponents to 2.62 goals per game (3rd).
The Rangers’ 22.94% power play percentage ranks 11th in the league, while the Jets are 17th with a conversion rate of 21.43%. Winnipeg has been equally successful at penalty killing, boasting the league’s fourth-highest PK% at 83.54%. New York ranks 17th at 79.25%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 62 points this season, Kyle Connor is the top skater for the Jets. He has 25 goals and 37 assists in 56 games. In the net, Hellebuyck (25-15-1) is Winnipeg’s top goaltender. He has a 2.41 GAA and a .924% save percentage, fourth-best in the league.
Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad lead the Rangers in scoring with 65 and 60 points, respectively. Panarin has 18 goals and 47 assists (6th), while Zibanejad has 30 goals and 30 assists in 56 games. Igor Shesterkin (25-8-7) is the top goalie for New York with a goals against average of 2.55. He has a save percentage of .914%.
HOME AND AWAY
Winnipeg is 14-13-1 away from Canada Life Centre this season. New York has won five in a row at home this season. Meanwhile, the Jets are 5-3 without a day off and 4-2 playing with a rest disadvantage. The Rangers are 1-6 with a rest advantage.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
NY Rangers (-175)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our NHL hub page for all your NHL needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
