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The Anaheim Ducks will take on the New York Rangers in NHL action on Monday (October 17).
The Rangers won their first two games but are seeking to bounce back from a difficult road loss. Meanwhile, the Ducks split their first two games and will look to bounce back from a six-goal loss.
With both teams looking to return to winning ways, a thrilling contest could ensue.
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The Ducks' season got off to a promising start, with their attack scoring five goals in their victory on opening night and three goals in their first two games. The top two lines are led by Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras, who have a combined four goals and two assists, and the rest of the offense has also contributed.
The defense has been terrible, though, giving up 11 goals in two games, including seven goals in their most recent loss. The top two partnerships have been anchored by John Klingberg and Cam Fowler, but the remainder of the defense has struggled, enabling opponents to get open opportunities on goal.
Despite their recent 4-1 loss, the Rangers, meanwhile, have played well at both ends of the rink to open the season, scoring 11 goals in their first three games. The top two lines, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, and Mika Zibanejad, have a combined five goals and eight assists, and their offense looks great.
Moreover, their defense has also improved, allowing just 2.67 goals per game and four in the first two. The top defensive duo of Adam Fox and K'Andre Miller have performed admirably. The rest of the defense has also stepped up, forcing turnovers at the blue line and reducing shot attempts.
Ducks vs Rangers Betting Odds
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Ducks vs Rangers Match Details
Fixture: Ducks at Rangers
Date and Time: Monday, October 17; 7:05 pm ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Ducks vs Rangers Best Picks and Predictions
The Rangers will look to recover from a shock loss and control this game from the drop of the first puck. They have started the season looking like one of the top teams in the NHL.
Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and the rest of the forward group should be able to carry the puck into the offensive zone and create open shots with quick passes. Meanwhile, Adam Fox and K'Andre Miller will look to shoot from the blue line to help the Rangers, who have scored 11 goals in their first three games, find the back of the net.
With Fox, Miller, and the rest of the defense stepping up at the blue line and blocking angles to the net while also limiting shots, the Rangers will look to rebound after giving up four goals to limit the Ducks offense. That will allow goaltender Igor Shesterkin to make numerous significant saves on goal. On their home field, the Rangers should triumph handily and cover the odds.
Pick: Over 6 (-110)
Prediction: New York Rangers -1.5 (+115)
