Utah Hockey Club at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-10-04 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers vs Utah Hockey Club @ 6:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 38.8%
UTA: 61.2%
Expected Goals
NYR: 1.93
UTA: 3.86
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 68%
Over 6.5: 52%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
| Stat | NYR | UTA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.895 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.912 | 0.881 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 1.000 | 0.913 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.68 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NYR at home vs UTA: 0-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | NYR 2 - 3 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-11-22 | UTA 3 - 2 NYR | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-01-16 | UTA 3 - 5 NYR | NYR | UTA |
| 2024-10-12 | NYR 5 - 6 UTA | UTA | NYR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-04 at 6:00 PM EDT.
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