Rangers vs Penguins Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

The New York Rangers are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 23, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, and TVAS. Get in on all the hockey action with our free NHL picks.

The Rangers currently hold a 27-25-4 record, positioning them fifth in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off an 8-2 loss, highlighting the need for defensive improvements. The projected top line features Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, and Reilly Smith, with Panarin leading the team in points this season. The defensive pairings are expected to include Ryan Lindgren alongside Adam Fox, and K'Andre Miller with Will Borgen. Goaltender Jonathan Quick is slated to start, with Igor Shesterkin as the backup. Artemi Panarin is the featured player of the offense with 58 total points, although he has cooled a bit over the last month.

The Penguins have a 23-26-9 record, placing them eigth in the Metropolitan Division. In their recent 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, the Penguins' defense struggled, allowing five goals in the second period. The team will look to key players like Sidney Crosby (59 points) and Michael Bunting (28 points) to generate offense and rebound from their recent defeat.

Both teams are aiming to bounce back from significant losses, making this matchup crucial for their playoff aspirations. The Rangers' offensive depth, led by Panarin and Miller will lead them to a closely contested victory on the road in Pittsburgh. Take the NY Rangers to secure the win by a score of 3-1..