Game Overview

On January 14, 2025, the New York Rangers (20-20-2) visit the Colorado Avalanche (26-17-1) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Both teams aim to solidify their playoff positioning as the Rangers seek their third consecutive win, while the Avalanche look to rebound after a shutout loss to Winnipeg.

Betting Odds

Team Analysis

New York Rangers

The Rangers come into this matchup riding a two-game win streak, including an impressive 2-1 road victory over the Golden Knights. Artemi Panarin leads the offense with 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists), while Adam Fox anchors the defense with 31 assists. The Rangers average 2.90 goals per game but will need to improve their defensive consistency, allowing 3.12 goals per game.

Despite missing key players like Igor Shesterkin and Chris Kreider, the Rangers have demonstrated resilience. Backup goaltender Jonathan Quick has stepped up, recording a .900 save percentage in limited starts.

Colorado Avalanche

The Avalanche have been up and down lately, going 2-3 in their last five games. Nathan MacKinnon has been a standout with 68 points (15 goals, 53 assists), while Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 25 goals. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has been solid with a .920 save percentage and 2.51 GAA.

Colorado’s offense averages 3.32 goals per game, but their recent lack of scoring depth has been concerning, with just one goal scored in their last loss against Winnipeg.

Recent Performance

Rangers Last 5 Games

• 1/11/25: Defeated Vegas 2-1
• 1/9/25: Defeated New Jersey 3-2 (OT)
• 1/7/25: Lost to Dallas 5-4 (OT)
• 1/5/25: Defeated Chicago 6-2
• 1/4/25: Lost to Washington 7-4

Avalanche Last 5 Games

• 1/11/25: Lost to Winnipeg 3-0
• 1/9/25: Defeated Minnesota 6-1
• 1/8/25: Lost to Chicago 3-1
• 1/6/25: Defeated Florida 3-1
• 1/4/25: Lost to Montreal 2-1 (SO)

Betting Trends

• The Rangers are 4-2 in their last 6 games as underdogs.
• The Avalanche are 2-3 in their last 5 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The total has gone under in 4 of the Rangers’ last 5 games.
• The total has gone under in 3 of Colorado’s last 4 games.

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