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The New York Rangers (24-20-4) host the Colorado Avalanche (28-20-2, losers of three in a row) at Madison Square Garden. The matchup on Sunday, January 26 begins at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Sunday's contest.
The Avalanche have put up a 4-5-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 26 total goals (one power-play goal on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 4.5%) while allowing 24 goals to their opponents.
Rangers vs. Avalanche Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Avalanche 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-131)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Avalanche (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 24-20-4 overall and 2-4-6 in overtime matchups.
- New York has 22 points (9-4-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has finished 5-5-1 in the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 11 points).
- The Rangers have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 18-6-3 in those games (to record 39 points).
- In the 16 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 8-5-3 to register 19 points.
- In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 11-8-2 (24 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Rangers went 12-11-2 in those contests (26 points).
Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have a 28-20-2 record this season and are 5-2-7 in games that have needed overtime.
- Colorado has earned 21 points (10-2-1) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In eight games this season when the Avalanche ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
- When Colorado has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-6-1 record).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 31 times, earning 50 points from those matchups (25-6-0).
- This season, Colorado has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 11-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Colorado is 16-11-1 (33 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-7-0 to record 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Avalanche AVG | Avalanche Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.24 | 8th |
| 17th | 2.98 | Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 20th |
| 7th | 29.8 | Shots | 29.3 | 10th |
| 28th | 31 | Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| 20th | 20.63% | Power Play % | 20.69% | 19th |
| 4th | 83.89% | Penalty Kill % | 79.03% | 15th |
Rangers vs. Avalanche Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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