The New York Rangers (14-10-1) square off against the Seattle Kraken (13-14-1) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in their most recent outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to secure the win in Sunday's hockey game.
The Kraken have put up a 4-6-0 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.7%) while allowing 29 goals to their opponents.
Rangers vs. Kraken Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-172)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are -1-1 in overtime games on their way to a 14-10-1 overall record.
- New York is 5-2-1 (11 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken six points from the six games this season when it scored two goals (3-3-0 record).
- The Rangers are 11-3-1 in the 15 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 23 points).
- In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-3-1 record (11 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 7-3-1 (15 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Rangers went 6-7-0 in those contests (12 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 3-1-4 record in overtime games this season and a 13-14-1 overall record.
- Seattle has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 15 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-2-1).
- Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Kraken finished 4-8-1 in those matchups (nine points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 19th |
| 9th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 12th |
| 7th | 30.3 | Shots | 27.9 | 22nd |
| 29th | 32.2 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 10th |
| 13th | 22.39% | Power Play % | 17.44% | 23rd |
| 2nd | 86.42% | Penalty Kill % | 79.1% | 19th |
Rangers vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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