Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2024-12-06 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 2 Pittsburgh Penguins
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 53.6%
PIT: 46.4%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.41
PIT: 3.13
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 36% • NYR at home vs PIT: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | NYR 3 - 2 PIT | NYR | PIT |
| 2026-01-31 | PIT 6 - 5 NYR | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-10-11 | PIT 1 - 6 NYR | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-10-07 | NYR 0 - 3 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-02-23 | PIT 3 - 5 NYR | NYR | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 16 | 1 | 1.07 |
| 1 | PIT | 12 | 0 | 0.93 |
| 2 | NYR | 16 | 0 | 0.97 |
| 2 | PIT | 14 | 0 | 1.20 |
| 3 | NYR | 12 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 3 | PIT | 12 | 1 | 0.74 |
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: 53.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 2 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 3.4 - 3.1
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