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
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 59.9%
DET: 40.1%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.54
DET: 2.93
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Dylan Garand - 6-6-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.52 GAA
DET
John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | NYR | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.000 | 0.893 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.892 | 0.831 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 1.000 | 0.950 |
| GAA | 0.00 | 2.97 |
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: 69% • NYR at home vs DET: 5-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | DET 0 - 2 NYR | NYR | DET |
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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