The New York Rangers look to complete the sweep of their current three-game homestand and continue their drive back into wild card contention when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Friday NHL action.
| Puckline | +1.5 -145 |
| Moneyline | +180 |
| Over / Under | o +6 |
| Puckline | -1.5 +125 |
| Moneyline | -220 |
| Over / Under | u +6 |
Currently trailing Detroit by five points in the hunt for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers escaped with a 3-2 win over Boston on Wednesday night to extend their current win streak to two games but have failed to win three in a row since mid-November. The Penguins open a two-game road trip on Broadway after falling 3-2 to New Jersey on Tuesday night and have work to do to resuscitate their playoff hopes after posting losses in 12 of their past 17 contests.
The Rangers lead the way as -210 favourites on the Friday NHL odds and sport +125 odds on the NHL puckline. The Penguins trail as +170 underdogs, and the total is pegged at 6.0.
Penguins vs. Rangers NHL Betting Odds
Friday’s clash at Madison Square Garden marks the third of four regular season meetings between these Metropolitan Division rivals. The Rangers have dominated while skating to victory in each of their first two dates with Pittsburgh this season, capped by a 4-2 victory at MSG in December.
Overall, the Rangers have held the Penguins to two or fewer goals five times while winning six of their past seven head-to-head including a trio of shutout wins over that stretch. However, New York has battled inconsistency on home ice. The club has allowed just two goals per game while tallying victories in the first two dates on their homestand but allowed nine total goals while losing their previous two home contests and sport a middling 14-11-2 home record this season.
The Penguins have also struggled to generate consistent results. In addition to winning just three of their past 12 road games, Pittsburgh shooters have struggled to find the mark, potting just 1.83 goals per game during their current 2-3-1 run. However, that has generated winnings for NHL betting fans taking the UNDER, which has paid out in each of Pittsburgh’s past five games.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Already struggling to generate offence, the Penguins have seen that task get even harder with the recent loss of Evgeni Malkin to a lower body injury that currently leaves him listed as week-to-week. Further complicating matters in the uncertain status of Sidney Crosby. The Penguins’ superstar captain is enjoying a five-game points streak during which he scored four times and added three assists but twice missed practice this week due to an upper body injury. Crosby did skate alone on Thursday, but sports bettors must prepare for the Team Canada hero to miss Friday’s action.
While the Penguins offence has sputtered, the club has received steady goaltending from Alex Nedeljkovic, who has allowed just six total goals on 103 total shots and compiling a 2-1-1 record while getting the start in the past four games.
New York Rangers
After picking up at least a point in 10 straight games, starting on January 4, the Rangers lost three in a row but now have a chance to claim a desperately needed victory against a depleted opponent. Mika Zibanejad has provided the spark during their 2-0-0 run, scoring once and adding four helpers, ending a dismal five-game drought at home that featured just one total assist.
Artemi Panarin has also remained steady, picking up five points over the past three games and has racked up four goals and four assists over his past five home appearances. JT Miller has enjoyed a solid start in his second stint in the Big Apple. Acquired last week in a deal with Vancouver, Miller has potted a pair of markers and set up two more in his first three outings with the Rangers.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Penguins vs. Rangers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 7 Feb 3:13pm | - | - | U +6 -120 |
| Closing 8 Feb 2:14am | - | - | O +6.5 -135 |
- Regular Season
Penguins Team Leaders
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
185 |
| Penalty Mins |
42 |
| Wins |
12 |
| GAA |
3.14 |
| Points |
69 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
197 |
| Penalty Mins |
52 |
| Wins |
22 |
| GAA |
2 |
- Regular Season
Rangers Team Leaders
| Points |
72 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
185 |
| Penalty Mins |
42 |
| Wins |
12 |
| GAA |
3.14 |
| Points |
69 |
| + / - |
9 |
| Shots |
197 |
| Penalty Mins |
52 |
| Wins |
22 |
| GAA |
2 |
Injuries
Ryan Shea (D)
Tommy Novak (C)
Michael Bunting (LW)
Michael Bunting (LW)
Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Bryan Rust (RW)
Bokondji Imama (LW)
Evgeni Malkin (C)
Bryan Rust (RW)
Blake Lizotte (C)
Arthur Kaliyev (RW)
Will Cuylle (LW)
J.T. Miller (LW)
K'Andre Miller (D)
Igor Shesterkin (G)
Adam Edstrom (C)
Filip Chytil (C)
Igor Shesterkin (G)
Matt Rempe (C)
Artemi Panarin (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ryan Shea (D) | Late March | Upper Body - 11 / 03 / 25 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Shea is bothered by an upper-body injury, and he will be inactive till the late part of March. |
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| Tommy Novak (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 09 / 03 / 25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Novak missed the previous game due to a lower body injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Devils on Saturday. |
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| Michael Bunting (LW) | Out Sat | Abdominal - 06 / 03 / 25 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bunting is dealing with Abdominal Injury, and he is unlikely to be available against the Blackhawks on Saturday. |
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| Michael Bunting (LW) | Out indefinitely | Abdominal - 26 / 02 / 25 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Bunting has been placed on the injured reserve list after undergoing appendix surgery, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Matt Grzelcyk (D) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 25 | 1-6 | 5-2 | + - |
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Grzelcyk exited the contest with an upper body injury, and it is uncler if he will suit up against the Flyers on Tuesday. |
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| Bryan Rust (RW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 08 / 02 / 25 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Rust has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Bokondji Imama (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Imama has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Evgeni Malkin (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 25 / 01 / 25 | 6-9 | 5-9-1 | + - |
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Malkin has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Bryan Rust (RW) | Ques Mon | Lower Body - 24 / 01 / 25 | 7-9 | 6-9-1 | + - |
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Rust is dealing with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will in the lineup against the Sharks on Monday. |
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| Blake Lizotte (C) | Ques Wed | Illness - 24 / 01 / 25 | 7-9 | 6-9-1 | + - |
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Lizotte is ailing from illness and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Utah on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Arthur Kaliyev (RW) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 13 / 03 / 25 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Kaliyev is dealing with upper body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Blue Jackets on Saturday. |
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| Will Cuylle (LW) | Ques Sat | Illness - 07 / 03 / 25 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Cuylle is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Senators on Saturday. |
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| J.T. Miller (LW) | Ques Fri | Illness - 27 / 02 / 25 | 5-0 | 1-4 | + - |
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Miller is ailing with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Maple Leafs on Friday. |
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| K'Andre Miller (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 26 / 02 / 25 | 6-0 | 2-4 | + - |
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Miller exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Maple Leafs on Friday. |
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| Igor Shesterkin (G) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25 | 6-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Shesterkin will miss an extended period due to an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Adam Edstrom (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 | 7-6 | 5-7-1 | + - |
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Edstrom has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Filip Chytil (C) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 08 / 01 / 25 | 14-9 | 10-12-1 | + - |
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Chytil is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Avalanche on Tuesday. |
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| Igor Shesterkin (G) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 31 / 12 / 24 | 16-11 | 13-13-1 | + - |
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Shesterkin has been placed on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Matt Rempe (C) | Out indefinitely | Suspension - 22 / 12 / 24 | 17-14 | 14-16-1 | + - |
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Rempe has been suspended, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Artemi Panarin (LW) | Ques Fri | Upper Body - 17 / 12 / 24 | 17-16 | 14-18-1 | + - |
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Panarin is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Stars on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Feb 3:13pm - - U +6 -120 Closing 8 Feb 2:14am - - O +6.5 -135 -
- Regular Season
Penguins Team Leaders
Points 72
+ / - 3
Shots 185
Penalty Mins 42
Wins 12
GAA 3.14
Points 69
+ / - 9
Shots 197
Penalty Mins 52
Wins 22
GAA 2
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- Regular Season
Rangers Team Leaders
Points 72
+ / - 3
Shots 185
Penalty Mins 42
Wins 12
GAA 3.14
Points 69
+ / - 9
Shots 197
Penalty Mins 52
Wins 22
GAA 2
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Injuries
Ryan Shea (D)
Late March Upper Body - 11 / 03 / 25Tommy Novak (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 09 / 03 / 25Michael Bunting (LW)
Out Sat Abdominal - 06 / 03 / 25Michael Bunting (LW)
Out indefinitely Abdominal - 26 / 02 / 25Matt Grzelcyk (D)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 25Bryan Rust (RW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 08 / 02 / 25Bokondji Imama (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25Evgeni Malkin (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 25 / 01 / 25Bryan Rust (RW)
Ques Mon Lower Body - 24 / 01 / 25Blake Lizotte (C)
Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 01 / 25Arthur Kaliyev (RW)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 13 / 03 / 25Will Cuylle (LW)
Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 03 / 25J.T. Miller (LW)
Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 02 / 25K'Andre Miller (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 26 / 02 / 25Igor Shesterkin (G)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25Adam Edstrom (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25Filip Chytil (C)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 08 / 01 / 25Igor Shesterkin (G)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 31 / 12 / 24Matt Rempe (C)
Out indefinitely Suspension - 22 / 12 / 24Artemi Panarin (LW)
Ques Fri Upper Body - 17 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ryan Shea (D) Late March Upper Body - 11 / 03 / 25 0-1 0-1 + - Shea is bothered by an upper-body injury, and he will be inactive till the late part of March.
Tommy Novak (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 09 / 03 / 25 0-0 0-0 + - Novak missed the previous game due to a lower body injury, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Devils on Saturday.
Michael Bunting (LW) Out Sat Abdominal - 06 / 03 / 25 0-1 0-1 + - Bunting is dealing with Abdominal Injury, and he is unlikely to be available against the Blackhawks on Saturday.
Michael Bunting (LW) Out indefinitely Abdominal - 26 / 02 / 25 1-4 3-2 + - Bunting has been placed on the injured reserve list after undergoing appendix surgery, and there is no timetable for his return.
Matt Grzelcyk (D) Ques Tues Upper Body - 23 / 02 / 25 1-6 5-2 + - Grzelcyk exited the contest with an upper body injury, and it is uncler if he will suit up against the Flyers on Tuesday.
Bryan Rust (RW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 08 / 02 / 25 3-6 5-4 + - Rust has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Bokondji Imama (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25 3-6 5-4 + - Imama has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Evgeni Malkin (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 25 / 01 / 25 6-9 5-9-1 + - Malkin has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Bryan Rust (RW) Ques Mon Lower Body - 24 / 01 / 25 7-9 6-9-1 + - Rust is dealing with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will in the lineup against the Sharks on Monday.
Blake Lizotte (C) Ques Wed Illness - 24 / 01 / 25 7-9 6-9-1 + - Lizotte is ailing from illness and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Utah on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Arthur Kaliyev (RW) Ques Sat Upper Body - 13 / 03 / 25 1-1 2-0 + - Kaliyev is dealing with upper body injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Will Cuylle (LW) Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 03 / 25 1-0 0-1 + - Cuylle is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Senators on Saturday.
J.T. Miller (LW) Ques Fri Illness - 27 / 02 / 25 5-0 1-4 + - Miller is ailing with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Maple Leafs on Friday.
K'Andre Miller (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 26 / 02 / 25 6-0 2-4 + - Miller exited the contest with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Maple Leafs on Friday.
Igor Shesterkin (G) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 02 / 25 6-3 4-5 + - Shesterkin will miss an extended period due to an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Adam Edstrom (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 7-6 5-7-1 + - Edstrom has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.
Filip Chytil (C) Ques Tues Upper Body - 08 / 01 / 25 14-9 10-12-1 + - Chytil is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Avalanche on Tuesday.
Igor Shesterkin (G) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 31 / 12 / 24 16-11 13-13-1 + - Shesterkin has been placed on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Matt Rempe (C) Out indefinitely Suspension - 22 / 12 / 24 17-14 14-16-1 + - Rempe has been suspended, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Artemi Panarin (LW) Ques Fri Upper Body - 17 / 12 / 24 17-16 14-18-1 + - Panarin is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Stars on Friday.