Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG Network

Madison Square Garden is the location where the New York Rangers (22-29-7) will play the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-15-12) on Saturday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a good night with a 4-1 win against the Devils in their previous contest . Pittsburgh recorded 10 penalty minutes for this matchup. In addition, they had 3 chances on the power play and scored 1 goal. The Penguins had a good offensive output in the victory. For the game, they scored on 4 out of the 35 shots they tried.

When playing at even strength, the Penguins have surrendered 137 goals while getting 156 as an offensive unit. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have amassed 168 power play opportunities (17th in hockey) and have come away with 26 goals in those attempts. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Pittsburgh Penguins have racked up 195 goals (9th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have conceded 163. Pittsburgh has taken 1,660 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.8%. For the year, they have accumulated 72 points and their points percentage is sitting at .632. The Penguins have seen 1,558 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .895. Pittsburgh has 150 power play opportunities and they have notched 39 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 26.00%.

The player in the crease for this game is Stuart Skinner. In his career, Skinner has recorded 112 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .549. His save percentage is .903 during his 9,309 mins played. Skinner has had 5,699 shots taken against him and has garnered 5,147 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 552 goals against Skinner in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.71. He has an overall record of 117-66-19 and he was named the starter in 204 games. Skinner has played in 210 games during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, New York faced off against the Flyers in a matchup where the Rangers went home in defeat by a final score of 3-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Rangers scored 2 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued.

During this campaign, the New York Rangers have earned a total of 151 goals, 51 points, as well as a points percentage of .440. They have granted a total of 183 goals to be scored by way of 148 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Rangers have 119 goals at even strength and 32 goals (18th in hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 144 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.22%. New York has put up 1,477 shots (28th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.22%, while allowing their opponents 1,664 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.89% on their oppositions 174 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Jonathan Quick defending the net. His opposition is averaging 2.49 goals per contest and he has given up 1,997 goals overall. Quick's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.6% and he has qualified for 422 quality starts in his hockey career. He was named a starter in 803 contests and has been on the ice for 42,659 mins. Quick has amassed a lifetime mark of 408-304-90 and has participated in 824 games. He has accrued 20,201 saves out of the 22,198 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .910.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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