The New York Rangers'(44-21-10) visit the'Buffalo Sabres'(35-31-7) Friday. Puck drop from KeyBank Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York lost 2-1 at the New Jersey Devils as a +126 underdog Thursday. The loss snapped a 3-game win streak, but the Rangers are still 7-2 in their last 9 games as they now sit in 3rd in the Metropolitan Division.
Buffalo suffered a 4-3 shootout loss as a -165 favorite at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens Monday. The loss snapped a 2-game win streak and the Sabres are just 2-5 in their last 7 games. The Sabres are 7 points back of the final Eastern Conference Wild Card with 9 games remaining in their regular season.
The Rangers lead the season series 1-0 after winning in a 2-1 OT battle on Mar. 11 in Buffalo. Two games remain in the season series.
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