Read our Rangers vs Canucks pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Vancouver. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Rangers head to Vancouver for a matchup with the Canucks.
- In terms of giveaways, the Rangers are currently 18th in the league.
- The Rangers are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Islanders.
- The Canucks take on New York at 9-5-3.
- Vancouver are currently 11th in assists this season..
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
Rangers vs Canucks Preview
Planning on watching today's Rangers and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canucks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Rangers vs. Canucks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Rangers at Vancouver Canucks
- Where: Vancouver at Rogers Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds NYR -1.5, NYR -119 | VAN +100 O/U 6
Rangers Preview: Will the Rangers Find a Way to Win in Vancouver?
The Rangers improved to 11-4-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring at 16:16 in the first period, and the Rangers never trailed in the game.
In their 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers fired 40 shots on goal, with Artemi Panarin scoring twice, including his 9th goal on an empty net and his 8th earlier in the game. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his 1st goal of the season.
Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers scored once on the power play and once shorthanded. They had 14 giveaways in the game.
New York's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 4:38 into the second period, and another with just 8 seconds left in the second, but they shut out the Islanders in the third, leading to a 5-2 win. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense totaled 10 takeaways and 19 hits.
Canucks Preview: Do the Canucks Stand a Chance at Home?
With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 9-5-3 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
Vancouver trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Suter scored again late in the third to break a 2-2 tie and secure the win for the Canucks.
Pius Suter found the net twice for the Canucks, bringing his season total to four goals. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but didn’t score in the first period. They followed up with a goal in the second and two more in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways in their 3-2 win over the Sharks.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten things up after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and a late equalizer at 18:43 in the third. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves, posting a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Rangers vs Canucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The last ten games that Vancouver was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Rangers have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 2-3.
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