The Los Angeles Kings (16-4-4) take on the New York Rangers (18-6-1) Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Kings vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kings fell 3-2 in overtime to the New York Islanders Saturday, snapping a 3-game winning streak. The Kings sit firmly at 3rd in the Pacific Division, 11 points ahead of Calgary and 1 point behind the Vancouver Canucks for 2nd. RW Kevin Fiala (6 goals, 19 assists), C Adrian Kempe (9 goals, 16 assists) and C Anze Kopitar (10 goals, 14 assists) lead the charge for LA.
The Rangers have dropped 2 straight after a 4-0 defeat to the Washington Capitals Saturday. They are still atop the Metropolitan Division and 2nd in the conference.' This is the 1st meeting between the clubs this season, but the Rangers have won the last 3 matchups. LW Artemi Panarin is 4th in the league with 37 points (16 goals, 21 assists).
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