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Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers Prediction 3/22/25 NHL Picks
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New York Rangers (33-31-6) vs Vancouver Canucks (32-25-12)
March 22, 2025 at 01:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers -155 / Vancouver Canucks +130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (32-25-12, 32-37 ATS) are not playing their best hockey at the moment as they lost four of the previous seven games. The Canucks lost to the Stars, Canadiens, Hockey Club, and most recently to the Blues in overtime. This loss to the Blues opened Vancouver’s six-game road trip, and after the clash with the Rangers, the Canucks will take on the Devils, Islanders, Blue Jackets, and Jets. The Canucks are 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 76 points, 22 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Canucks average 2.78 goals per game this year (23rd), while they allow 3.01 GPG (20th). Quinn Hughes leads the team with 66 points (16 G and 50 A). Elias Pettersson contributes 45 points (15 G and 30 A), while Brock Boeser has 43 points (22 G and 21 A).
Kevin Lankinen (24-13-8) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Saturday against the Rangers. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.56 goals per game this year with a .903 SV% and four shutouts.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (33-31-6, 30-40 ATS) are struggling at the moment as they lost seven of the previous nine games. The Rangers managed to snap a four-game losing skid with a pair of victories over the Wild and Blue Jackets but returned to the losing ways against the Oilers, Flames, and Maple Leafs. New York is 5th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 72 points, the same as the Islanders, and 28 points behind the first-placed Capitals.
The Rangers score 2.96 goals per game on average (16th), while they concede 3.00 GPG (19th). This season, Artemi Panarin leads the team with 75 points (31 G and 44 A). Adam Fox has 50 points (5 G and 45 A), while Mika Zibanejad chips in with 49 points (15 G and 34 A).
Igor Shesterkin (23-25-4) is expected to start for the Rangers at the goal on Saturday against the Canucks. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.81 goals per game this year with a .907 SV% and five shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last six day games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last four road games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five games as favorites against the Canucks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four games at Madison Square Garden.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (14).
- The New York Rangers rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 29th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.91).
Canucks vs Rangers Prediction
The Canucks won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Rangers were better in four of the last five meetings, including the first one of this season when it was 4-3 at Vancouver. Although I am leaning toward the Rangers here, I am not sure who will get a win, so I am going to back the goals and Over. Each of the last six H2H tilts went Over, and I believe Vancouver and New York can combine for at least six goals here. Each of the Canucks’ last four road games produced at least six goals, and I am going with another 6-goal game here. Back the Over.
