The New York Rangers will visit the Florida Panthers on Friday, January 2, 2026. The game will take place at loanDepot Park and is set to start at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT as the Panthers aim to improve their 21-16-3 record against the Rangers, who currently stand at 19-18-5 this season.

Rangers vs. Panthers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: New York Rangers +125. The Rangers have a chance to pull off an upset. Their recent away games have been close, and they have shown they can compete against strong teams.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5 (-114). Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently. The Panthers scored 5 goals against the Capitals, and the Rangers had a 7-goal game against the Capitals.

Team Trends

• The New York Rangers have a conference record of 12-10 this season.
• Florida Panthers are ranked 9th in their conference.
• The Rangers have won 2 games by shutout this season.
• Florida Panthers have secured 3 shutout wins this season.
• The game will be played at loanDepot Park and aired on TNT.

Rangers vs Panthers Preview

The New York Rangers will travel to Florida to take on the Panthers at loanDepot Park. The game is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can tune in to TNT to watch the Panthers, who have a 21-16-3 record, play against the Rangers, who stand at 19-18-5 this season.

Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 41 points in 41 games. Mika Zibanejad has also been key, contributing 30 points. On the Panthers’ side, Brad Marchand has 45 points in 38 games. Sam Reinhart follows closely with 43 points. Both teams will look to their top players to make an impact in this regular season game.

Florida Panthers: Key Players and Stats

The Florida Panthers have some strong players this season. Brad Marchand stands out with 23 goals and 22 assists in 38 games. Sam Reinhart is not far behind, with 22 goals and 21 assists in 39 games. Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett are also making an impact. Lundell has 13 goals and 18 assists, while Bennett has 13 goals and 16 assists. Both have played 39 games, helping the team with their consistent play. In the net, Sergei Bobrovsky is the main goalie. He has played 27 games, winning 17 and making 587 saves. Daniil Tarasov has also contributed with 4 wins in 13 games.

New York Rangers: Key Contributors and Stats

Artemi Panarin leads the New York Rangers with 41 points. He has scored 14 goals and provided 27 assists in 41 games. Panarin also has 7 hits and 8 blocks, showing his all-around play. Mika Zibanejad has played 41 games, scoring 12 goals and 18 assists. He has 63 hits and 30 blocks, contributing to the team’s physical play. Adam Fox has been solid on defense with 28 points in 28 games. In goal, Igor Shesterkin has 16 wins in 32 games. He has made 818 saves and allowed 81 goals. Jonathan Quick has played 10 games, securing 3 wins and making 257 saves.

Final Betting Pick

The New York Rangers have a strong chance to win against the Florida Panthers. The Rangers have been competitive in recent away games, including a 7-goal win against the Capitals. Key players like Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have been performing well, adding to their potential for an upset.

Choosing the over 5.5 goals is a solid pick. Both teams have been part of high-scoring games lately. The Panthers scored 5 goals in a recent game against the Capitals, and the Rangers had a 7-goal game against the same team. This trend suggests that the game could see plenty of goals.

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