The New York Rangers (6-5-3) head to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Red Wings (7-3-3) Thursday at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers'vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers have lost 3 straight games, 1 of which was to these same Red Wings by a 3-2 mark in overtime at Madison Square Garden Sunday. They’ve been in each of the games, but they just haven’t been able to break through at crucial moments. LW Artemi Panarin (4 goals, 15 assists) is tied for 5th in the league with 19 points.
The Red Wings have won 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6. They are in 2nd place in the Atlantic Division on the heels of some great goaltending. The moves they made in the offseason have really solidified their roster. LW Dominik Kubalik was a quiet move, and he leads the team with 6 goals and 10 assists.
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