Boston Bruins at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-01-26 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 3 Boston Bruins (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 60.1%
BOS: 39.9%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.30
BOS: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 17-12-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.45 GAA
BOS
Jeremy Swayman - 22-12-3 | 0.903 SV% | 2.92 GAA
| Stat | NYR | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.903 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.942 | 0.889 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.905 | 0.931 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • NYR at home vs BOS: 4-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | NYR 4 - 3 BOS | NYR | NYR |
| 2026-01-10 | BOS 10 - 2 NYR | BOS | BOS |
| 2025-11-28 | BOS 2 - 6 NYR | NYR | BOS |
| 2025-02-05 | NYR 3 - 2 BOS | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-02-01 | BOS 6 - 3 NYR | BOS | BOS |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12:35 | NYR | Goal |
| 1 | 12:09 | NYR | Goal |
| 1 | 09:45 | NYR | Goal |
| 2 | 08:52 | BOS | Goal |
| 2 | 03:18 | NYR | Goal |
| 3 | 13:43 | NYR | Goal |
| 4 | 03:53 | NYR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 3 Boston Bruins
Expected: 3.3 - 3.0