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The Colorado Avalanche (19-2-6), coming off a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders, visit the New York Rangers (15-12-2) at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers took down the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in their most recent game.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.
The Rangers are 5-5-0 in their last 10 contests, totaling 29 goals while allowing 25 in that time. On 19 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (26.3%).
Avalanche vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Avalanche 3, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-170)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche (19-2-6 overall) have a 1-6-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Colorado is 4-1-3 (11 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won.
- Colorado has finished 1-1-2 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Avalanche have scored three or more goals 22 times, and are 17-1-4 in those games (to record 38 points).
- In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (16 points).
- In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 13-1-4 (30 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 5-1-0 (10 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a record of 15-12-2 this season and are 4-2-6 in overtime contests.
- New York has earned 12 points (5-4-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Rangers scored just one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
- New York has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Rangers have earned 27 points in their 15 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 6-4-2 (14 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Rangers finished 8-8-0 in those matchups (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.04 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 27th |
| 1st | 2.19 | Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 4th |
| 1st | 33.9 | Shots | 26.2 | 25th |
| 10th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| 24th | 15.63% | Power Play % | 19.4% | 14th |
| 3rd | 86.42% | Penalty Kill % | 79.52% | 23rd |
Avalanche vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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