Ducks vs Rangers Prediction 10/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 19th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 4-3-0 this season after they lost to the Bruins by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Anaheim led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed one goal in the second and three in the third for the loss. The Ducks out shot Boston by a total of 27-22, won 31.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Tim Washe, who had one goal, while Lukas Dostal stopped 18 out of 22 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Flames by a score of 4-2, but did defeat the Flames by a score of 4-2 before that. The Ducks have scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 26.9% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with two goals and seven assists, while Lukas Dostal is 3-3-0 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this season.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 6-3-1 this year after they lost to the Blue Jackets in overtime by a score of 1-0 in their last game. New York played great defense in regulation, but couldn’t find any offense in the disappointing loss. The Rangers recorded 29 shots on goal, won 47.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Gabe Perreault, who had six shots, while Dylan Garland stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the game.

Prior to that loss, New York lost to the Devils by a score of 7-1, but did defeat the Lightning by a score of 4-1 before that. The Rangers have scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 2.20 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 93.5% on the penalty kill this season. Alexis Lafreniere has led the team with seven goals and four assists, while Dylan Garland is 3-2-1 with a 1.82 goals against average and a .927 save percentage this year.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won 10 of their last 11 home games against the Ducks.
• The Ducks have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Rangers have lost eight of their last nine night games after coming off overtime.
• The road team has covered the puck line in 11 of the Ducks’ last 12 games.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in five of their last six night games after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Ducks’ last seven road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last three night games at Madison Square Garden against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 10 night games at Madison Square Garden.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Ducks and Rangers.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Ducks at Madison Square Garden.
• Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of the Rangers’ last nine games as home favorites.
• Pavel Dorofeyev has recorded 10 career blocks against the Ducks – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games against the Rangers.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last eight Monday games.
• Leo Carlsson has a career average of 1.4 assists per game against the Rangers – equal-highest against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers have recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 2+ goals this season (6).
• The New York Rangers have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (6-goals @ Devils on October, 15).
• The Anaheim Ducks have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 1 this season (3).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 2nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (1.57).

Ducks vs Rangers Prediction

New York comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have scored a total of one goal during that span. The Rangers are 5-0-0 at home this year, while the Ducks are 3-0-0 on the road. Anaheim has also dropped two in a row and they have allowed four goals in both losses. Both teams have played well to start the season, but I really like the Ducks and I will take them with the plus money.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML