The Colorado Avalanche (3-2-1) and New York Rangers (3-2-1) meet Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s'lines around the Avalanche vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche picked up a 3-2 win in Vegas on Saturday, snapping a 2-game mini skid. Colorado has scored 3 or more goals in 5 of its 6 games, but goaltending has been the issue. The Avs are yielding 3.2 goals per game (GPG), 17th in the NHL, while ranking 2nd-last (60.9%) on the penalty kill.
After an impressive 3-1 start, the Rangers have been dropped 3-2 in overtime by the San Jose Sharks Thursday and 5-1 by the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday, both at MSG. The Under has connected in 3 of the last 4 outings for the Blueshirts.
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