Nashville Predators at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-12-18 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 47.3%
NSH: 52.7%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.08
NSH: 3.54
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA
NSH
Juuse Saros - 28-22-8 | 0.894 SV% | 3.16 GAA
| Stat | NYR | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.897 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.912 | 0.884 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.900 | 0.583 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.93 |
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: 67% • NYR at home vs NSH: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-21 | NSH 2 - 1 NYR | NSH | NSH |
| 2025-11-10 | NYR 6 - 3 NSH | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-03-02 | NYR 4 - 0 NSH | NYR | NYR |
| 2024-12-17 | NSH 2 - 0 NYR | NSH | NSH |
| 2023-12-02 | NSH 3 - 4 NYR | NYR | NSH |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:00 PM EST.
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