Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2026-12-29 • Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

NYR: 53.3%

DET: 46.7%

Expected Goals

NYR: 3.23

DET: 3.62

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 50%

NYR

Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA

DET

John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • NYR at home vs DET: 4-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-04	NYR 4 - 1 DET	NYR	NYR
2025-11-16	NYR 1 - 2 DET	DET	NYR
2025-11-07	DET 1 - 4 NYR	NYR	NYR
2024-11-09	DET 0 - 4 NYR	NYR	NYR
2024-10-17	DET 2 - 5 NYR	NYR	NYR

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM EST.

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