Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction, 4/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers

Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

The Montreal Canadiens (29-34-12) are traveling to Madison Square Garden on Sunday where they will take on the New York Rangers (51-21-4).

The Montreal Canadiens will look for better times on the ice after their 7-4 defeat to the Lightning in their previous game. Montreal garnered 16 penalty mins in this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. The Canadiens had a impressive offensive output in the defeat. In the game, they finished 4 of the 30 shots they tried.

When it comes to scoring goals, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 205 goals (27th in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have given up 253. For the current season, they have tallied 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .467. Montreal has accumulated 244 power play opportunities and they have tallied 42 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 17.21%. When at even strength, the Canadiens have surrendered 193 goals while having 163 of their own. Montreal has attempted 2,092 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.8%. The Canadiens so far have had 2,476 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .898. Montreal Canadiens opponents have 260 power play opportunities (3rd in the NHL) and have a total of 60 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Sam Montembeault. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Montembeault has accounted for 66 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .532. His save percentage currently sits at .899 in his 7,784 mins on the ice. Montembeault has seen 4,300 shots against him and he has 3,864 saves. Opponents have racked up 436 goals against Montembeault in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.36. He has compiled a mark of 48-59-19 and he was named the starter in 124 games. Montembeault has been in goal for 140 games throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, New York played the Devils in a matchup where the Rangers notched a victory by a tally of 4-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and earned 1 out of those attempts. The Rangers converted 4 goals out of the 41 shots on goal they attempted.

On the year, the New York Rangers have notched a total of 260 goals, 106 points, in addition to a points percentage of .697. They have allowed 211 goals to be scored by way of 176 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Rangers have scored 201 goals at even strength and 59 goals (6th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 229 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.76%. New York has taken 2,363 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.00%, while allowing their opponents 2,241 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.72% on their oppositions 215 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.6%.

Across the rink you will find Igor Shesterkin defending the net. He has accrued 5,746 stops out of the 6,242 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .921. Shesterkin is the owner of a career mark of 132-58-17 and has participated in 209 games. He has started in 204 games and has been on the ice for 12,186 mins. Shesterkin's percentage of quality starts sits at 64.2% and he has qualified for 131 quality starting assignments in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.44 goals per contest and he has given up 496 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take New York

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