The New York Rangers (32-16-3) and Chicago Blackhawks (14-35-2) clash Friday. The opening faceoff at the United Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Blackhawks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York heads to Chicago after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Wednesday. The Rangers may have been well-served by the All-Star break. They went just 3-6-2 from Jan. 6-26 but have won 3 straight — 2 since the break — over their last 3 games.
The Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild Wednesday. The banged-up club with the fewest points in the NHL (30) lost to the Wild 2-1. Chicago heads into Friday night looking to snap a 5-game losing streak (0-5-0).
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