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Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 24, 2024

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Oct 24, 2024 9:12 AM
The New York Rangers, riding high on a 5-0-1 record, welcome the Florida Panthers to Madison Square Garden on Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 PM. Fresh off a notable performance from Filip Chytil, who notched two goals in their previous outing, the Rangers look to extend their unbeaten streak against a Florida team that's had mixed results on the road.
Florida Panthers
New York Rangers

Panthers vs Rangers statistics

Stat Panthers Rangers
Goals For per Game 3.00 5.17
Goals Against per Game 3.63 2.00
Shots per Game 30.3 35.0
Shots Against per Game 29.0 29.7
Power Play Goals 4 6
Power Play Goals Against 3 3
Short Handed Goals 2 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 69 79
Power Play Percentage 19.0 31.6
Penalty Kill Percentage 85.7 86.4

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 @ Montreal Canadiens W 7-2
10/19/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 4-1
10/17/24 @ Detroit Red Wings W 5-2
10/14/24 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
10/12/24 vs Utah Hockey Club L 6-5 OT

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 vs Minnesota Wild L 5-1
10/19/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 4-3 OT
10/17/24 vs Vancouver Canucks L 3-2 OT
10/15/24 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 4-3
10/14/24 @ Boston Bruins W 4-3

Panthers vs Rangers predictions

As the Florida Panthers gear up to face the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, all eyes will likely be on Sam Reinhart. He's been phenomenal this season, already netting 5 goals and assisting 7 times. Given his current form, Reinhart could be the key player driving the offensive charge for the Panthers. With his ability to both score and set up crucial plays, it wouldn't be surprising to see him shine, even against the stiff defense that the Rangers are known for.

On the flip side, the New York Rangers boast their own offensive powerhouse in Artemi Panarin, despite his current day-to-day injury status. Panarin has already piled up 6 goals and 7 assists, making significant contributions every time he hits the ice. If he's healthy and plays, his presence could not only inspire the team but also tip the scales in what promises to be a tightly contested matchup. Beyond Panarin, keep an eye on Filip Chytil, who's coming off a two-goal performance that could just be the confidence booster he needed to maintain his scoring streak.

When it comes to predictions, this game feels like it could go either way, but leaning towards the New York Rangers might be a safe bet. They've had a stronger start to the season and will have the home crowd spurring them on. The Panthers are tough competitors, no doubt, but the Rangers seem to have that extra edge, especially if Panarin hits the ice in good form. Expect a fiercely contested game but ultimately, home advantage might just help the Rangers eke out a win in this clash of titans.

New York Rangers injuries

  • Alexis Lafreniere (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Chris Kreider (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Lindgren (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jimmy Vesey (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Riley Nash (C): Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Tomas Nosek (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Aleksander Barkov (C): Out
  • Adam Boqvist (D): Day-To-Day

Panthers vs Rangers game info

Venue Madison Square Garden
Location New York, NY
Puck drop Thu 7:00 PM

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