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Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-12-14 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 1 - 5 Los Angeles Kings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 43.1%
LAK: 56.9%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.02
LAK: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • NYR at home vs LAK: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-16NYR 1 - 4 LAKLAKLAK
2026-01-20LAK 4 - 3 NYRLAKLAK
2025-03-25LAK 3 - 1 NYRLAKLAK
2024-12-14NYR 1 - 5 LAKLAKLAK
2024-01-20LAK 2 - 1 NYRLAKLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYR1100.40
1LAK2311.61
2NYR2011.13
2LAK1021.30
3NYR1801.09
3LAK1200.76
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: 56.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 1 - 5 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.0 - 3.2