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New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 1, 2025

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Feb 1, 2025 5:11 PM
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:30 PM, the New York Rangers (24-22-4) will head to TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (25-22-6) in an Eastern Conference showdown. The Rangers currently hold a 1-0 series lead in the regular season series, but the Bruins will look to even the score on their home ice. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, this matchup promises to be an intense and physical battle.
New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins

Current Odds

NYR
BOS
Over
9.5
+240
Under
8.5
+250
NYR
+1.5
+340
BOS
-2.5
-120
NYR
ML
+2500
BOS
ML
-2201

Rangers vs Bruins statistics

Stat Rangers Bruins
Goals For per Game 2.96 2.70
Goals Against Average 3.04 3.23
Shots per Game 29.8 27.3
Shots Against per Game 30.8 28.6
Power Play Goals 26 22
Power Play Goals Against 25 39
Short Handed Goals 8 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 441 582
Power Play Percentage 19.8 13.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 83.7 76.4

Boston Bruins recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/30/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 6-2
1/28/25 @ Buffalo Sabres L 7-2
1/25/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 3-1
1/23/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 2-0
1/22/25 @ New Jersey Devils L 5-1

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/28/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 4-0
1/26/25 vs Colorado Avalanche L 5-4
1/23/25 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 6-1
1/21/25 vs Ottawa Senators W 5-0
1/19/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 5-4 OT

Boston Bruins injuries

  • Mark Kastelic (C): Injured Reserve
  • Oliver Wahlstrom (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Charlie McAvoy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brandon Carlo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Hampus Lindholm (D): Injured Reserve

New York Rangers injuries

  • Filip Chytil (C): Day-To-Day
  • Igor Shesterkin (G): Injured Reserve
  • Matt Rempe (C): Suspension
  • Chris Kreider (LW): Injured Reserve
  • K'Andre Miller (D): Injured Reserve

Rangers vs Bruins game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Puck drop Sat 3:30 PM
TV ABC

Rangers vs Bruins predictions

Artemi Panarin, the Rangers' star left winger, has been skating circles around defenders this season. With 21 goals and 52 points, he's been a pivotal force for New York. There's this excitement around whether he'll be in the lineup due to his Day-to-Day injury status, but if he hits the ice, you can bet he'll be aiming to blaze past Boston's defense. Meanwhile, Adam Fox is the assist king for the Rangers, having racked up 37 assists. His crisp passes create those jaw-dropping moments that make you wonder how he read the play so well. The Rangers might be hoping for some road magic, as Fox's vision combined with Panarin's scoring instincts could be the key to lighting the lamp against the Bruins.

Over in Boston, David Pastrnak has been donning the scoring cape for the Bruins with 24 goals to his name. He, too, finds himself with a Day-to-Day injury tag, leaving fans biting their nails. If he does play, watch for Pastrnak's uncanny ability to find the back of the net when his team needs it most. His playmaking has been equally impressive, evident by his 61 points this season. This combination of goal-scoring prowess and assist mastery often raises the question, can anyone really stop Pastrnak when he gets going? His performance could very well determine how the Bruins fare in this high-energy matchup at TD Garden.

As the Bruins and Rangers gear up to meet on the ice, the tableau is set for an electrifying showdown. With both teams almost neck and neck in the Eastern Conference standings, predicting a winner is like guessing who will score the next power-play goal. But here’s a thought – if Pastrnak laces up for Boston, his presence might just tip the scales in favor of the Bruins, especially given their solid home record. Still, without him, the Rangers could capitalize and seize an opportunity for their road warriors to take another victory in this thrilling series. What do you think? Will New York's tenacity on the road outshine Boston’s home advantage, or will the Bruins rally and protect their turf? Keep your eyes peeled; it’s going to be a nail-biter.

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