The New York Rangers (1-0-0) and Minnesota Wild (0-0-0) meet Thursday at Xcel Energy Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Wild odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers opened with a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. G Igor Shesterkin turned aside 25 of the 26 shots he faced, while C Mika Zibanejad scored 2 of the team’s 3 goals.
The Wild will provide a stern test for the Blueshirts, as Minnesota has won 52 of its last 70 home games. The Wild have also won 20 of their last 27 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
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