Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction 2/7/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at the Madison Square Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Penguins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and New York

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Penguins and Rangers. 

Key Game for the Penguins

The Penguins are looking to climb back up in the standings in the Eastern Conference, and this is a key game. Two games ago, against the Nashville Predators, the Penguins were able to secure a 3-0 victory, and it looked like they could be building some momentum. Against the Devils in the last game, though, they ended up falling short and losing in a shootout. The Penguins scored a goal in the third period to tie the game, but it wasn’t. To add insult to injury, Sidney Crosby left the game with an upper-body injury, and he’s now questionable for this game. Alex Nedeljkovic was in goal and saved 19 of the 21 shots he faced. The Penguins will end their road trip against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. 

The Penguins are averaging 2.87 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the defense is ranked 31st in the league. The defense has been such a problem this season, and it has let them down time and time this year. If Crosby can’t go here, that will only be an insult to injury to the Penguins offense. 

Rangers are Heating Up

As the Rangers are trying to climb the Eastern Conference standings, they are suddenly hot and have won two games in a row. Two games ago against the Vegas Golden Knights, they won 4-2, and in the last game against the Boston Bruins, they were able to secure a 3-2 victory. The Rangers scored two goals in the third period, and that was enough for the win. Artemi Panarin scored a goal to help pace the offense. The Rangers will go on the road on Saturday to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

The Rangers are averaging 2.98 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.057 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2.98 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. In the last couple of games, they have achieved late goals to secure the win, and they are going to need that to happen again here. Artemi Panarin has scored 23 goals and added 34 assists so far this season. The Rangers will meet the Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, and Islanders after this game.

Why the Rangers Will Beat the Penguins

• The Penguins have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won each of their last seven Friday night games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Penguins’ last six games.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Madison Square Garden after coming off overtime.
• The Rangers have won the third period in five of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction

Give me the Rangers here. It’s hard for me to imagine that Sidney Crosby is going to be able to play in this game, and even if he does, he isn’t going to be close to 100 percent. The Rangers are averaging only 2.98 goals per game, but they aren’t even going to need the three goals to come away on top. The Penguins are averaging only 2.87 goals per game, and without Crosby, they will struggle even more. Look for a 2-0 or 2-1 type of game, with the Rangers picking up a key victory. Back the Rangers on the money line.