Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/8/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers

Date: Monday, January 8, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (+138) Rangers (-167)

Madison Square Garden is the site where the New York Rangers (26-10-2) will compete against the Vancouver Canucks (25-11-3) on Monday. The odds on this game have Vancouver at +138 while New York is priced at -167. The total is set at 7.

The Vancouver Canucks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-4 win over the Devils their last time on the ice. Vancouver accumulated 4 penalty minutes for this game. The Canucks had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. Moreover, they had 1 chance on the power play but didn't convert it into a score. While out there on the ice, they converted 6 of the 42 shots they tried.

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When playing at even strength, the Canucks have surrendered 76 goals while scoring 118 when they are on offense. Vancouver Canucks opponents have recorded 116 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have earned 25 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their scoring, the Vancouver Canucks have racked up 149 goals (1st in hockey) this year and have conceded 101. Vancouver has attempted 1,101 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 13.5%. For the season, they have recorded 53 points and their points % is .679. The Canucks thus far have had 1,170 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .914. Vancouver skates onto the rink with 130 power play opportunities and they have scored 31 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.85%.

The man in goal for this game is Thatcher Demko. Over the course of his pro career, Demko has earned 106 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .558. His save percentage currently sits at .911 during his 11,454 minutes in the crease. Demko has seen 6,107 shot attempts against him and has recorded 5,564 saves. Opponents have been able to score 543 goals against Demko in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.84. He has amassed a record of 100-75-16 and was named the starter in 190 games. Demko has been involved in 196 contests throughout his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, New York faced the Canadiens in an outing where the Rangers got the tie by a final of 3-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Rangers earned 3 goals of the 48 shots on goal they tried.

New York has taken 1,184 shots (16th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.81%, while allowing the other team 1,124 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.35% on the other teams 115 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.7%. They have earned 118 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 29.66%. The Rangers have earned 93 goals at even strength and 35 goals (4th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have permitted 104 goals to be scored by of a combination of 86 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the New York Rangers have earned 128 goals, 54 points, as well as a points percentage of .711.

Across the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.42 goals/game and he has conceded 427 goals in total. Shesterkin's rate of quality starts comes out to 66.1% and he has qualified for 117 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He was named a starter in 177 contests and has played for a total of 10,567 mins. Shesterkin is the owner of a career record of 115-50-15 and has been in goal for 182 contests. He has recorded 5,029 saves out of the 5,456 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .922.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York (-167)

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