Los Angeles vs New York Rangers Prediction 26 March 2025
📢 Can the Kings extend their home winning streak? Their recent games have taken on an unusual high-scoring style, with Carolina and Boston being routed consecutively by a combined score of 14-4. Now, the Rangers are coming to town, facing the risk of missing the playoff zone for the first time in a long while.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have faced off once, with the Los Angeles squad coming out on top at Madison Square Garden, securing a 5-1 victory. In previous seasons, the Kings struggled to show such offensive prowess, last scoring more than three goals back in 2018.
Head-to-head statistics Los Angeles - New York Rangers
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
Jim Hiller's squad has been delivering stellar performances on home ice, securing six consecutive victories. Currently, the Kings sit in fifth place in the West, holding a six-point lead over eighth-placed St. Louis. Despite netting 14 goals against Boston and Carolina, the hosts have struggled to maintain such offensive prowess consistently. Over the last 10 games, the standout moment was their thrilling 6-5 win over Vegas; otherwise, the team has focused on defense, rarely scoring more than three goals. The Kings' top scorer is first-line right winger Adrian Kempe, with a tally of 29 goals and 29 assists. Forward Trevor Moore's participation in the upcoming match remains uncertain, as he missed the game against Boston.
Match Results: Los Angeles Kings
New York Rangers Team Overview
The New York team faces the risk of missing the playoffs for the first time in a long while. The Rangers have been inconsistent, managing victories only against the struggling Vancouver and injury-hit Columbus and Minnesota in their last ten games. Despite their challenges, the Blueshirts rarely concede more than three goals per game. In their last five matchups, only Toronto's potent offense managed to score four times against Igor Shesterkin. The Rangers are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, contending with Ottawa and Montreal, trailing the seventh spot by just five points. Center J.T. Miller's performance has noticeably declined in the last ten games, scoring only against Vancouver, from which he was traded to the Blueshirts. Russian forward Artemi Panarin remains the team's top scorer for yet another year, boasting 31 goals and 44 assists. Third-line center Sam Carrick (6+12) might miss the clash against the Kings.
Match Results: New York Rangers
🏒 Projected Lineups
Los Angeles: Kuemper - Anderson, Doughty - Kuzmenko, Kopitar, Kempe
Rangers: Shesterkin - Miller, Borgen - Panarin, Trocheck, Lafrenière
🥅 Goaltenders
The Kings’ netminder Darcy Kuemper has been one of the most consistent goalies in the NHL lately. On March 14 and 16, he managed to shut out Washington and Nashville. Kuemper is expected to start again against the Rangers. This season, he boasts 24 wins in 41 games with a goals-against average of 2.13 and a save percentage of .918.
The Rangers' main goaltender, Russian Igor Shesterkin, has been a standout for several seasons. On March 22, Igor delivered an outstanding performance against Vancouver, stopping 36 of 39 shots. This month, the Russian has four wins, four losses, and two overtime defeats. His March stats include a goals-against average of 2.31 and a save percentage of .918.
Editorial Prediction
In their last two games, the Los Angeles team dazzled with impressive scoring, but they're unlikely to maintain this trend in the upcoming match. The reason? The stellar performance of Russian goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who has conceded more than three goals only against Toronto recently. Moreover, the Rangers boast an excellent head-to-head record against the Kings, allowing more than three goals in just one of their last ten encounters. With Panarin and company pushing for the playoffs, they are expected to prioritize a tactical approach over aggressive offense. Los Angeles, aside from their recent blowout wins over Boston and Carolina, typically engage in low-scoring affairs. Thus, we believe the most reasonable bet would be on Los Angeles' individual total under 3.5 goals.No comments
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