Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Prediction, 11/1/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

The Ottawa Senators (5-4-0) are traveling to Madison Square Garden on Friday where they will take on the New York Rangers (6-2-1).

The Ottawa Senators were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 8-1 win against the Blues in their previous game. Ottawa accrued 12 mins in the box in this game. They also had 3 power play attempts and notched 2 goals. The Senators had a good offensive output in the win. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 8 out of the 35 shots they put on goal.

While at even strength, the Senators have surrendered 25 goals while having 26 themselves. Ottawa Senators opponents have totaled 25 power play tries (27th in the NHL) and have scored 6 goals in those attempts. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 38 goals (7th in hockey) for the season and have given up 31. Ottawa has tried 282 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.5%. For the year, they have earned 10 points and their points percentage is .556. The Senators so far have had 266 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .883. Ottawa steps onto the ice with 28 power play chances and they have added 12 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 42.86%.

The player in the crease for this game is Linus Ullmark. The opposition has racked up 609 goals versus Ullmark in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.52. Ullmark has taken the ice for 252 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .918 for his 14,527 mins in the crease. He has an overall record of 140-75-23 and he was named the starter in 242 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Ullmark has tallied 154 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .636. Ullmark has had 7,445 shot attempts against him and has amassed 6,836 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, New York faced the Capitals in a matchup where the Rangers ended up taking the loss by a final score of 5-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing and netted 1 out of those attempts. The Rangers tallied 3 goals of the 19 shots on goal they attempted.

The Rangers are sitting with 30 goals at even strength and 7 goals (10th in hockey) while on the power play. New York has taken 286 shots (14th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.94%, while allowing their opponents 286 shots. For the year, the New York Rangers are sitting with 37 goals, 13 points, and a points percentage of .722. They have permitted 21 goals to be scored by way of 18 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 27 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.93%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 89.66% on their opponents 29 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 92.7%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Igor Shesterkin in goal. His opposition is averaging 2.43 goals/game and he has allowed 520 goals overall. Shesterkin's quality start rate sits at 64.7% and he has qualified for 139 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He was named a starter in 215 games and has been on the ice for 12,846 minutes. Shesterkin has accrued a lifetime mark of 139-61-18 and has participated in 220 games. He has compiled 6,059 saves out of 6,579 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .921.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Ottawa

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