Rangers vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

The New York Rangers look to bounce back from a loss with a win on the road Friday when visiting the Anaheim Ducks. New York is 34-32-6 with 74 points and just one point behind the second and final Eastern Conference wild card spot. New York lost to the LA Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night. New York has lost four of the last five and must turn things around as the season winds down. Keep up to date with all the NHL action with our NHL previews.

Artemi Panarin is the leading goal scorer for New York with 31 and the leader in points with 75. Adam Fox is the leader in assists with 46. In goal, Igor Shesterkin is 24-26-4 with a goals-against average of 2.80 and a save percentage of .908. New York has a goals-for average of 2.96 and a goals-against average of 3.00. New York's power play is 26th in the NHL, and its penalty kill is 8th.

The Anaheim Ducks look for a second straight win on Friday when hosting the New York Rangers. Anaheim is 31-32-8 with 70 points and 13 points behind the second and final Western Conference wild card spot. Anaheim defeated the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Wednesday night. The Ducks have won two of the last three but are well off the pace for playoff contention. 

Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim in goals scored with 20. Troy Terry is the leader in assists with 32 and points with 51. In goal, Lukas Dostal is 20-19-6 with a goals-against average of 2.99 and a save percentage of .907. Anaheim has a goals-for average of 2.69 and a goals-against average of 3.11. Anaheim's power play is 31st in the NHL, and its penalty kill is 29th.

The New York Rangers have struggled of late, losing four of the last five and dropping seven of the last 10 versus an opponent from the Pacific Division. Anaheim is coming off a victory over the Boston Bruins. Anaheim is under very little pressure as the Ducks are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason attention, while the Rangers battle for an Eastern Conference wild card spot. Final Score Prediction Anaheim Ducks win 3-2.