The surging Edmonton Oilers bring their high-octane offense to Madison Square Garden tonight, where Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's combined 185 points this season will test the Rangers' sometimes-shaky defense.
While the Rangers have found their scoring touch lately with seven goals in their last two wins, their defensive struggles and Igor Shesterkin's uncharacteristic .906 save percentage could spell trouble against an Oilers team that's tightened up defensively, allowing just four goals in their past two games.
The New York Rangers (33-28-6) look to protect their final Eastern Conference playoff spot as they face off against the Edmonton Oilers (38-24-4) in what promises to be an electric Sunday night showdown at the Garden.
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 55% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Edmonton Oilers: 55% win probability
- Potent offense (211 goals scored, 6th in Western Conference)
- Strong recent momentum (3-2 in last 5 games, WLLWW)
- Better overall season record (38 wins vs Rangers' 33)
New York Rangers: 45% win probability
- Defensive struggles (201 goals against, negative goal differential)
- Poor recent form (3 consecutive losses in last 5 games, WWLLL)
- Lower points total (72 points vs Oilers' 80 points in fewer games)
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New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the New York Rangers host the Edmonton Oilers at home on Sunday, March 16.
| New York Rangers | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +126 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -140 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers preview
The red-hot Edmonton Oilers roll into Madison Square Garden looking to bounce back from their recent stumble against the Devils, while the Rangers aim to build on their two-game winning streak.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been lighting up the scoreboard for Edmonton with a combined 185 points, but it's their defense that's been turning heads lately - allowing just four goals in their last two outings.
The Rangers' dynamic duo of Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have kept the Broadway Blueshirts in playoff contention, though their defensive struggles continue to be a concern.
Both teams' goaltending situations tell different stories - Igor Shesterkin hasn't quite found his Vezina-caliber form for New York, while Edmonton's Stuart Skinner looks to shake off some recent inconsistency.
The MSG crowd should be in for a treat watching Adam Fox quarterback the Rangers' power play against Edmonton's Evan Bouchard, who's having a breakout year with 53 points from the blueline.
Keep an eye on Rangers' young gun Alexis Lafreniere, who's finally showing signs of living up to his first-overall pick status as part of New York's secondary scoring punch.
This cross-conference clash at the Garden has all the makings of a chess match between Edmonton's league-leading power play and the Rangers' solid penalty kill unit.
With both teams fighting for playoff positioning and star power on both sides, this Sunday night showdown could easily turn into an instant classic.
Key stats
- 1Rangers sit 8th in Eastern Conference with 72 points while Oilers hold 6th spot in Western with 80 points
- 2Oilers boast stronger recent form (WLLWW) compared to Rangers' mixed results (WWLLL)
- 3Rangers maintain a +2 goal difference (203 scored, 201 against) versus Oilers' +18 (211 scored, 193 against)
- 4Edmonton shows better overall season performance with 38 wins from 66 games, while NY Rangers have 33 wins from 67 games
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers form
New York Rangers vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
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Nov 24, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
6 : 2
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Dec 23, 2023
New York Rangers
3 : 4
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Oct 27, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
0 : 3
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Feb 18, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 5
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Nov 26, 2022
New York Rangers
3 : 4
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Jan 4, 2022
New York Rangers
4 : 1
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