New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 6/11/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+126) Lightning (-152)

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the New York Rangers at Amalie Arena on Saturday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The line on this contest has the Rangers at +126 while the Lightning open at -152. The over/under comes in at 6.

The Rangers were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 5. The Rangers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. For the game, they converted 1 of the 25 shots they launched. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score a goal. New York amassed 9 mins in the box in this outing.

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The Rangers have had 2,528 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .919. When playing at even strength, the Rangers have conceded 164 goals while scoring 195 when they are on offense. New York Rangers opponents have totaled 226 power play tries (19th in pro hockey) and have tallied 40 goals in those chances. For the current campaign, they have racked up 110 points and their points percentage sits at .671. New York has tried 2,392 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.5%. When it comes to scoring goals, the New York Rangers have racked up 250 goals (16th in pro hockey) so far this season and have allowed 204. New York steps onto the ice with 218 power play chances and they have scored 55 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 25.23%.

The player in the crease for this game is Igor Shesterkin. Throughout his time in hockey, Shesterkin has 67 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .705. His save percentage currently sits at .928 during his 5,662 mins played. Shesterkin has seen 3,033 shot attempts against him and has recorded 2,815 saves. Opponents have been able to score 218 goals versus Shesterkin in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.31. He has accumulated a record of 62-29-7 and he was named the starter in 95 games. Shesterkin has taken the ice for 100 games throughout his hockey career.

In Game 5 Tampa had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Lightning recorded 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have earned a total of 285 goals, 110 points, in addition to a points percentage of .671. They have permitted 228 goals to be scored by of a combination of 179 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. The Lightning are sitting with 223 goals at even strength and 62 goals (6th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 259 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.94%. Tampa Bay has attempted 2,535 shots (17th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.24%, while allowing the other team 2,441 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.56% on their opponents 252 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.7%.

Across the ice you are going to see Andrei Vasilevskiy defending the goal. He has accrued 10,147 saves out of 11,039 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .919. Vasilevskiy holds a career mark of 229-101-24 and has participated in 365 contests. He has been a starter 355 contests and has played for a total of 21,390 mins. Vasilevskiy's rate of quality starts comes out to 57.2% and he has made 203 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.50 goals per contest and he has allowed 892 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York (+126)

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