New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/18/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

The New York Rangers (16-10-5) are hitting the road to United Center on Sunday where they will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (7-17-4).

The New York Rangers came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 3-1 victory against the Maple Leafs in the last game they played. New York accumulated 6 penalty mins in this game. They also had 1 chance with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. The Rangers were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the victory. For the game, they converted 3 of the 20 shots they launched.

New York Rangers opponents have totaled 93 power play tries (23rd in hockey) and have a total of 18 goals in those chances. The Rangers so far have had 907 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .906. New York has attempted 1,011 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.4%. While playing at even strength, the Rangers have surrendered 67 goals while scoring 72 on the offensive side of the ice. New York has accumulated 98 power play chances and they have added 23 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 23.47%. For the season, they sit with 37 points and their points percentage sits at .597. When discussing scoring goals, the New York Rangers have accounted for 95 goals (15th in pro hockey) this year and have conceded 85.

The player in the crease for this game is Jaroslav Halak. Throughout his time in hockey, Halak has accounted for 295 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .564. He has a save percentage of .915 during his 32,322 minutes played. Halak has seen 15,928 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 14,580 saves. Opponents have racked up 1,348 goals against Halak in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. He has accumulated a mark of 286-186-65 and he has started in 523 games. Halak has taken the ice for 564 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Chicago faced the Golden Knights in a game where the Blackhawks took a loss by a final score of 4-1. The Blackhawks tallied 1 goal of the 25 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

The Blackhawks have earned 46 goals at even strength and 20 goals (22nd in the NHL) while on the power play. Chicago has put up 720 shots (31st in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.17%, while allowing the opposition 954 shots. On the year, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 66 goals, 18 points, in addition to a points percentage of .321. They have permitted 103 goals to be scored by way of 78 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 86 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 23.26%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 72.53% on their opponents 91 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Arvid Soderblom patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 3.48 goals per game and he has relinquished 54 goals in total. Soderblom's percentage of quality starts is 42.9% and he has made 6 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 14 games and has played 931 mins. Soderblom is the owner of a lifetime mark of 2-11-2 and has played in 17 games. He has accrued 468 saves out of the 522 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .897.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Chicago

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