Colorado Avalanche (32-14-3) vs. New York Rangers (30-16-3)
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers 2/5/24 – On Monday, February 5, 2024 will see two of the National Hockey League’s premier contenders come face-to-face when Colorado Avalanche take on New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in a matchup set to thrill hockey fans everywhere. Both teams boast strong recent form with Colorado currently sitting second in Western Conference while New York are third in Eastern Conference; so with such high stakes this game should provide thrilling spectacle for hockey fans everywhere! For our NHL no-cost picks game preview we will explore each team’s strengths and weaknesses as well as key players’ performances and analyze goaltender performances along with current betting odds trends and trends in order to provide usable insights.
The Colorado Avalanche have been an offensive powerhouse this season, led by Nathan MacKinnon’s stellar play at center ice. Through 49 games played, Nathan MacKinnon amassed an astounding 84 points – 31 goals and 53 assists! Mikko Rantanen contributed an equally impressive 66 points through 27 goals and 39 assists, with Cale Makar providing added scoring depth with his 12 goals and 46 assists from behind the blueline. Such an accomplished trio ensured Colorado regularly found themselves back in front of goals this season!
New York Rangers also possess an impressive offensive lineup, highlighted by Artemi Panarin who has amassed 66 points through 49 games (30 goals and 36 assists) while Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad both contributed 46 points each – with such an efficient attack, they can challenge any defense in the league.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers 2/5/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Madison Square Garden |
| TV: | NHLPP|ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Colorado Avalanche vs. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin
Alexandar Georgiev will serve as goaltender for the Avalanche. With 41 games played and 27 victories against 11 losses (2 overtime losses), Georgiev boasts a 2.91 goals-against average and save percentage of 0.898.
On the Rangers side of things will be Igor Shesterkin who has appeared in 32 contests with 19 wins and 12 losses under his belt; Shesterkin holds an impressive 2.86 GAA and save percentage.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has played 32 games for them this season and earned 19 victories, boasting an average goals against average (GAA) rating of 2.86 with an impressive save percentage (.899). Both goalies have proven themselves reliable throughout this season, and their ability to make crucial saves will ultimately determine their team’s fate in this matchup.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds for this matchup between Avalanche and Rangers have yet to be set, but with both teams playing strong hockey with high scoring capabilities it should feature an attractive point spread and total odds. Bettors could consider betting the over/under as well as they may provide another lucrative betting option given both teams have strong offense.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends
The Colorado Avalanche have produced mixed results recently, posting three wins and two losses over their last five games and being inconsistent against the spread, posting only a 2-3 record over that span. On the road Colorado has struggled more, covering just 9-15 in that regard while their games often go over in terms of total goals scored – this happened three out of their last five and 15 out of 25 at home!
New York Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers have posted an identical record as Avalanche over their last five games; their performance against the spread has also been consistent, holding a 3-2 mark against totals. When playing away games they have fared slightly better with 15-12 spread record vs spread while totals went over in three of five outings at home and 12 of 22 outings overall.
Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Rangers 2/5/24 Betting Picks
The Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers will likely engage in an entertaining hockey contest that promises high scoring action. Both squads boast impressive offensive units that could propel either side toward victory, providing for unpredictable game action that could easily swing either way.
Given recent trends and offensive capabilities of both teams, betting on the over/under might be wise decision for bettors. Since odds for this match-up have yet to be set, be sure to keep an eye on line movements closer to game time.
At times when both teams possess equal chances of succeeding, it can be hard to pinpoint one team as the clear favorite. For those seeking a safer bet, opting for over on goals scored might be the way to go; otherwise check out our weekly premium picks for further insights and recommendations.
Free Pick and Prediction: Colorado Avalanche 4, New York Rangers 3.