New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 4/15/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: WXPX-TV

The Tampa Bay Lightning (49-25-6) will play the New York Rangers (33-38-9) at Amalie Arena on Wednesday.

The New York Rangers had a rough game after their 2-0 loss to the Stars in their previous contest . The Rangers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. In the game, they walked away having not converted any of the 22 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 5 chances on the power play but didn't net one. New York tallied 15 penalty mins for this contest.

At even strength, the Rangers have surrendered 194 goals while earning 177 on offense. New York Rangers opponents have 245 power play opportunities (7th in hockey) and have earned 50 goals in those attempts. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have earned 229 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 244. New York has taken 2,018 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.4%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 75 points and their points percentage is sitting at .469. The Rangers thus far have had 2,315 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .895. New York skates onto the rink with 209 power play chances and they have notched 52 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 24.88%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Igor Shesterkin. The opposition has been able to score 796 goals against Shesterkin in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.49. Shesterkin has been in goal for 325 contests during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .917 for his 14,648 mins played. He has an overall mark of 187-107-28 and got the start in 320 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Shesterkin has accumulated 201 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .628. Shesterkin has had 9,534 shots against him and has garnered 8,738 saves.

In their last contest, Tampa Bay faced the Bruins in a matchup where the Lightning took home the victory by a score of 2-1. They had 1 power play attempt in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Lightning tallied 2 goals of the 24 shots on goal they attempted.

The Lightning have earned 229 goals at even strength and 51 goals (13th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Tampa Bay has tried 2,252 shots (16th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 12.43%, while allowing the opposition 2,137 shots. Over the course of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have tallied 280 goals, 104 points, in addition to a points percentage of .650. They have permitted 222 goals to be scored by way of 178 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 242 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.07%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.54% on their opponents 252 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.6%.

Across the ice you will find Andrei Vasilevskiy in net. Vasilevskiy has accrued a career mark of 369-178-39 and has been in net for 597 contests. Vasilevskiy's quality start percentage sits at 59.1% and he has made 347 quality starts in his NHL career. He has recorded 16,095 saves out of 17,559 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .917. His opposition is averaging 2.49 goals/game and he has conceded 1,464 goals in total. He has been a starter 587 games and his ice time sits at 28,760 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Tampa Bay

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