Bruins at Rangers Prediction - NHL Picks 1/19/23

The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers meet Thursday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Boston Bruins Preview

The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.8 goals per game and are scoring on 27.9 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 35 goals, Brad Marchand has 26 assists and Patrice Bergeron has 150 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.1 goals per game and are killing 86.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 53 goals on 840 shots faced, and Jeremy Swagman has allowed 36 goals on 408 shots.

The New York Rangers Preview

The New York Rangers are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring on 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 20 goals, Artmei Panarin has 36 assists, and Chris Kreider has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 81 goals on 984 shots faced, and Jaroslav Halak has given up 32 goals on 324 shots.