NHLSeries starts 12/18
Predators5-4-5
vs
Rangers8-7-1
NSH 38%62% NYR
# NHL
Predators vs Rangers prediction
Nashville Predators at New York Rangers, Friday 18 December, 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. Our line gives the Rangers a 62% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Predators
- GoalsSteven Stamkos8
- AssistsRoman Josi14
- PointsFilip Forsberg17
Rangers
- GoalsAlexis Lafreniere9
- AssistsAdam Fox16
- PointsAdam Fox17
Season averages
| NSH | Stat | NYR |
|---|---|---|
| 3.14 | Goals Against Average | 3.07 |
| 28.9 | Shots Against per Game | 26.1 |
| 88.9 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 89.1 |
| 5 | Power Play Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.93 | Goals For per Game | 3.00 |
| 26.3 | Shots per Game | 24.9 |
| 15 | Power Play Goals | 8 |
| 31.9 | Power Play Percentage | 20.0 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 2 |
Last five games
Predators
- Lat PIT3-2 OT
- Wvs COL6-2
- Lvs NYI4-3 SO
- Lvs WSH4-3
- Wvs TB5-4 SO
Rangers
- Lat TOR5-4
- Lat OTT7-4
- Lvs LA6-3
- Lvs EDM4-1
- Wvs STL3-1
Injury report
Predators
- Nobody listed
Rangers
- Sean DurziOut
- Igor ShesterkinInjured Reserve
- Joe VelenoInjured Reserve
- Joonas KorpisaloInjured Reserve
- Aidan ThompsonInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV
- Scripps Sports, MSG2, MSGSN
- Season series
- Series starts 12/18
Predators and Rangers this season
- Fri 18 DecPredators at RangersFri 7:00 PM ET
- Tue 23 MarRangers at PredatorsTue 8:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Predators vs Rangers?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 18 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Predators vs Rangers on?
ESPN lists Scripps Sports, MSG2, MSGSN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Predators vs Rangers?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New York Rangers a 62% chance, so a call on them pays x1.61. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Predators vs Rangers played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, the home of the New York Rangers.
How many times do the Predators and Rangers play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Predators and Rangers play next?
Tuesday 23 March 2027 at 8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Rangers at the Predators.
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