The Vancouver Canucks (32-26-12) travel to face off against the New York Rangers (33-31-6) on Saturday, March 22nd. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on NHLN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 1:00 ET.

Canucks vs Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 32-26-12 this season. Vancouver, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks evened it up again. Suter’s second goal, with just 26 seconds left, secured the victory for the Canucks.

The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

The Rangers improved to 33-31-6 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the game’s 7 goals pushed it over.

Four different Rangers scored in the game. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including one with 3:23 left in the third period to seal the win. The Rangers’ first goal came at 16:16 in the first period, and they never trailed in the game.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Vancouver’s offense fired 27 shots on goal, but only two players found the net in their 3-2 victory over the Sharks. Pius Suter scored twice, bringing his season total to four goals, while Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s third goal of the season tied the game at 1-1 in the second period.

Suter’s second goal came with just 26 seconds left in the game, securing the win for Vancouver. DeBrusk’s goal came earlier in the third period. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. He also scored his 8th earlier in the game on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, coming on a shorthanded opportunity. Vincent Trocheck added his 4th goal, while Adam Edstrom netted his 1st of the season.

Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver’s defense will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

New York Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to build on their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.

Canucks vs Rangers Trends

• In their last five road games, Vancouver has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Through their last five home contests, the Rangers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. New York posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Rangers have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 8-2.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Canucks vs Rangers Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Rangers to come out with a win against the Canucks while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -149, I’m placing my bet on the Rangers to win outright.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Rangers to secure the win and cover. Expect the Rangers to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Canucks.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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