The Pittsburgh Penguins (-125) host the New York Rangers (+105) at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. The total is 6.5 (O: -110, U: -110)Both teams will be playing their second game in as many days.
The Rangers are 6-6 without a day off, while the Penguins are 3-9. New York (37-19-9) is playing their last of four games on the road coming off a 2-1 overtime win over the Sabres yesterday.
The Rangers committed only two penalties in the game, holding Buffalo without a power play goal. Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin each scored once for the Rangers.
Igor Shesterkin saved an impressive 32 of 33 shots (.969%) in the win. Pittsburgh (33-22-10) beat the Flyers 5-1 yesterday. Five players found the net for the Penguins. Casey DeSmith was impressive in the win, making 31 saves (.968%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Penguins won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 3-2 victory in December. Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh with two points (1G 1A). Chris Kreider (2G 0A) and Vincent Trocheck (0G 2A) each had two points to lead New York. Tristan Jarry got the win, saving 26 of 28 shots (.928%).
FACING OFF
New York is averaging 3.25 goals per game for the season, 14th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Penguins team that is allowing 3.18 goals a game (17th).
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has found the net 3.28 times a game on average, 13th in the league, and the Rangers are allowing opponents to score 2.78 goals per game (10th).
Pittsburgh averages more shots/game (33.9) than most teams in the league, ranking fifth. With an average of 31.8 attempts, New York ranks 16th.
The Rangers’ 23.00% power play percentage ranks ninth in the league, while the Penguins are 17th with a conversion rate of 20.89%. When it comes to defending power plays, Pittsburgh has the league’s 16th-ranked PK% at 79.52%, while New York is 17th at 79.35%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 73 and 68 points this season, Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have been the top skaters for the Rangers. Panarin is among the league leaders with his 53 assists (8th). In the net, Shesterkin (28-11-7) is New York’s top goaltender by goals against average.
He has a 2.67 GAA and a .908% save percentage. Crosby leads the Penguins in scoring with 78 points. He has 29 goals and 49 assists. Jarry (19-7-6) has the best goals against average for Pittsburgh at 2.89. He has a save percentage of .912%.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 20-8-5 away from home this season. Pittsburgh is 18-9-5 at PPG Paints Arena this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
Pittsburgh Penguins (-120)
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