The New York Rangers (12-5-1) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (10-9-2) on Saturday, November 23rd. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.
Rangers vs Oilers
The New York Rangers Are Coming Off A Win
The Rangers improved to 12-5-1 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. New York built a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board, and Panarin’s second goal came at 16:37 in the third period, sealing the win.
The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved above .500, now sitting at 10-9-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.
Four different players scored for the Oilers, who had a 2-0 lead before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put Edmonton back in front, and they added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
New York Offense Breakdown
In their 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers fired 40 shots on goal. Artemi Panarin netted his 8th and 9th goals, with his second coming on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net, scoring his 1st goal of the season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers’ second goal came on a power play, while Kreider’s was shorthanded. New York had 14 giveaways in the game.
Oilers Offense Breakdown
Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring 20 seconds into the game, netting his 9th goal of the season. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd as well, this time on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season.
Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman picked up his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the game.
New York Team Defense
Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, helping the Rangers to a 5-2 win over the Islanders. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing a late goal in the second period, they shut out the Islanders in the third.
Edmonton Team Defense
Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers secure a 4-2 win over the Flames. Defensively, Edmonton finished with 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers gave up the tying goal at 4:28 into the 3rd period but didn’t allow another, leading to their 4-2 victory.
Rangers vs Oilers Trends
- Through their last three road games, New York has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Rangers have an puck line mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. New York posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Rangers vs Oilers Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Oilers to take down the Rangers at home. With the moneyline currently at -129, I’m placing my bet on the Oilers straight-up.
If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Rangers to cover. Even if the Oilers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Rangers should cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:November 23, 2024 Oilers, Rangers