The New York Rangers meet the New Jersey Devils in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference playoff series Monday. Puck drop at Prudential Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Series: Tied 3-3
It has been a tale of two series for the Rangers, who looked unstoppable with two 5-1 wins to open the series before dropping the next 3 games by a combined score of 9-2. With their backs against the wall, they took care of business in Game 6 with a 5-2 win to force this pivotal affair. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant shuffled lines, putting RW Vladimir Tarasenko on the top line with C Mika Zibanejad and LW Chris Kreider, and the trio responded with 3 goals and 4 assists in Game 6.
New Jersey is just 4-for-21 (19%) on the power play in the series. The Devils pulled their goalie on a power play with 5 minutes left in the game, down 5-1, and converted to make it 5-2. However, they couldn’t get any closer in Game 6, but that move indicates anything can happen in Game 7. Could we see a goalie swap after Akira Schmid was replaced?