The Vegas Golden Knights (19-7-1) host the New York Rangers (12-10-5) at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. New York is coming off a high-scoring 6-4 win over the Blues on Monday. The Rangers committed five penalties in the game, conceding one power play goal.
Six players found the net for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin only saved 25 of 29 shots (.862%) in the win. Vegas beat the Bruins 4-3 (SO) on Monday. Paul Cotter was the leading goal scorer for the Golden Knights, netting twice. Logan Thompson saved 40 of 43 shots in the win (.930%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Golden Knights won both games between the teams last season, including a 5-1 victory in their final meeting in January. Jonathan Marchessault (2G 0A) and Reilly Smith (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Vegas. Chris Kreider scored New York’s only goal. Robin Lehner got the win, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950%).
FACING OFF
New York is averaging 3.04 goals per game for the season, 20th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Golden Knights team that is allowing 2.63 goals a game (6th). Meanwhile, Vegas has found the net 3.41 times a game on average, ninth in the league, and the Rangers are allowing opponents to score 2.93 goals per game (10th).
The Rangers’ 21.35% power play percentage ranks 18th in the league, while the Golden Knights are 22nd with a conversion rate of 20.78%. When it comes to penalty killing, New York has the league’s 15th-ranked PK% at 78.57%, while Vegas is 23rd at 74.65%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have been the top skaters for the Rangers this season with 30 and 29 points. Panarin is among the league leaders with his 24 assists (8th). In the net, Shesterkin (10-4-4) is New York’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.59 GAA and a .913% save percentage.
Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights in scoring with 29 points. He has 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games. Thompson (12-5-0) has the best goals against average for Vegas at 2.53. He has a save percentage of .920%.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 7-4-1 away from home this season. Vegas is 7-5-0 at T-Mobile Arena this season.
SportsTips’ NHL Pick:
NY Rangers (+110)
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