Ducks vs Rangers Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The Anaheim Ducks are heading to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, where they will take on the New York Rangers. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Ducks come into this weekend with a 3-2-1 record which places them sixth in the Pacific. After suffering a 3-1 loss from the Los Angeles Kings, the Ducks would bounce back with a 3-1 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. Lukas Dostal made 27 saves in this game, while Troy Terry scored his fourth goal of the year. Dostal will return as Anaheim’s starting goaltender on Saturday, he’s posted a 2.19 goals against average to go along with his 3-1-1. The play from Dostal has led the Ducks to being a solid defensive team, as they allow just 2.67 goals per game. 

The New York Rangers are the number one team in the Metropolitan, posting a 5-1-1 record through seven games. The Rangers four game win streak came to an end on Thursday, when they fell short in a 3-1 battle against the Florida Panthers. Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves in this game, while Alexis Lafreniere picked up his fourth of the year. Jonathan Quick will be making his second start of the season on Saturday, he picked up 32 saves in his season debut. Artemi Panarin has been on fire to start the year, leading New York with 6 goals and 13 points.

The Rangers are looking for a bounce back win after suffering their first regular season loss on Thursday, while the Ducks hope Dostal can keep them in it. Expect Jonathan Quick to come in and get the job done for New York, leading the Rangers to the victory. Final score prediction, New York wins and covers the puck line 4-1.