New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 5/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+132) Panthers (-160)

The New York Rangers are headed to Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday where they will go up against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Rangers lead the series 2-1. The odds on this game have New York at +132 while Florida is priced at -160. The total comes in at 7.

The New York Rangers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 victory against the Panthers in Game 3. New York recorded 12 minutes in the box in this contest. Additionally, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. The Rangers had a solid offensive performance in the victory. In the outing, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 23 shots they looked to score on.

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When at even strength, the Rangers have given up 190 goals while earning 213 on offense. New York Rangers opponents have totaled 232 power play tries (26th in the NHL) and have a total of 36 goals in those attempts. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have racked up 278 goals (7th in pro hockey) this season and have given up 226. New York has taken 2,582 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. For the season, they have recorded 114 points and their points percentage is .695. The Rangers have seen 2,418 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .907. New York has accumulated 246 power play opportunities and they have notched 65 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 26.42%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin has played in 213 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a record of 135-59-17 and was named the starter in 208 games. The opposition has been able to score 503 goals against Shesterkin in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.43. Shesterkin has had 6,358 shots against him and has recorded 5,855 total saves. He has a save percentage of .921 during his 12,428 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Shesterkin has accrued 134 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .644.

In Game 3, Florida had 6 opportunities on the power play in this outing and earned 2 out of those attempts. The Panthers scored 4 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they took.

During this campaign, the Florida Panthers have earned a total of 265 goals, 110 points, as well as a points percentage of .671. They have granted a total of 198 goals to be scored by way of 147 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Panthers have earned 202 goals at even strength and 63 goals (6th in the league) while on the power play. They have a total of 268 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 23.51%. Florida has put up 2,764 shots (2nd in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.59%, while allowing the other team 2,279 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.47% on their opponents 291 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 91.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Sergei Bobrovsky patrolling the crease. Bobrovsky has earned a lifetime mark of 396-224-55 and has played in 700 contests. Bobrovsky's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.9% and he has made 396 quality starts in his pro career. He has recorded 18,681 saves out of 20,419 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .915. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has given up 1,738 goals in total. He has made the start in 684 games and has played for a total of 40,323 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New York (+132)

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