The New York Rangers (2-0-0) and Winnipeg Jets (0-0-0) meet Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Jets, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York LW'Artemi Panarin scored once and had 3 assists and LW Chris Kreider'scored 2 goals in the Rangers’ 7-3 win Thursday at the Minnesota Wild. G Igor Shesterkin'finished with 33 saves but is projected to not start vs. the Jets.
The Rangers are tied for the 6th-best odds to win the Stanley Cup at +1500, alongside the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights.
Winnipeg finished 6th in the Central Division last season, posting a 39-33-11 record. Offseason hire Rick Bowness will make his Jets coaching debut in the home opener Friday.