The'Vancouver Canucks (20-26-4) and New York Rangers (28-14-8) meet Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Canucks lost as +212 road underdogs Monday as the New Jersey Devils edged Vancouver 5-4 in overtime. The Canucks erased a 3-goal deficit with a LW Phillip Di Giuseppe'goal in the 3rd period, but could not complete the comeback. Vancouver is 1-8 in its last 9 road games.
The Rangers cashed as +100 home underdogs Monday with a 5-4 overtime win vs. the Calgary Flames as 2020 No. 1 overall draft pick LW Alexis Lafrenière'scored the game-winner. The Rangers have won 3 of their last 4 games. New York is 8-0 in its last 8 games vs. Western Conference teams.
This is the 1st meeting this season between the Canucks and Rangers. Vancouver swept last season’s series 2-0 with a 3-2 overtime win as a +112 home underdog Nov. 2, 2021 and a 5-2 victory as a -102 road underdog Feb. 27, 2022.