New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction (Dec 29, 2026)

New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings — Dec 29, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: New York Rangers 53.3% • Detroit Red Wings 46.7%

Expected goals: New York Rangers 3.23 — Detroit Red Wings 3.62 • Median total: 6.5