Penguins vs Rangers NHL Picks and Predictions 3/16

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the New York Rangers in an exciting NHL matchup, and KingPin.pro has all the latest NHL picks for this game. After a strong showing from Jake Guentzel in their last game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins will look to bounce back against a tough Rangers team.

Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold a record of 34-23-10 and sit fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Sidney Crosby continues to be a major force for the team, with 29 goals and 52 assists on the season. Jason Zucker has also been a key contributor, with nine goals in his last 10 games. However, the Penguins will need to tighten up defensively if they want to come away with a win, as they've allowed 215 goals this season.

Rangers

The New York Rangers have been on a hot streak lately, with a record of 38-19-10 and sitting third in the Metropolitan Division. Mika Zibanejad has been a standout player for the team, with 34 goals and 36 assists on the season. Chris Kreider has also been a strong contributor, with four goals and two assists in his last 10 games. The Rangers have a strong record of 33-5-1 when scoring three or more goals.

Injuries:

The Rangers will be without Ryan Lindgren (upper body), while the Penguins will be missing Nick Bonino (kidney), Dmitry Kulikov (lower body), and Ryan Poehling (upper body).

Prediction:

This is set to be a close game, with both teams having some key players to watch. However, the Rangers have been in better form lately and have a strong record when scoring multiple goals. As such, KingPin.pro is giving the edge to the New York Rangers in this matchup.

Pick: New York Rangers