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2026-27 Preseason

New York Rangers at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2024-04-05 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 4 New York Rangers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 46.8%
NYR: 53.2%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.96
NYR: 2.65
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • DET at home vs NYR: 0-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-04NYR 4 - 1 DETNYRNYR
2025-11-16NYR 1 - 2 DETDETNYR
2025-11-07DET 1 - 4 NYRNYRNYR
2024-11-09DET 0 - 4 NYRNYRNYR
2024-10-17DET 2 - 5 NYRNYRNYR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1600.71
1NYR2001.16
2DET1321.49
2NYR1821.53
3DET1310.86
3NYR1631.81
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.6
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 4 New York Rangers
Expected: 3.0 - 2.6