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The New York Rangers (3-4-1) host the San Jose Sharks (0-4-2, losers of six in a row) at Madison Square Garden. The game on Thursday, Oct. 23 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.
Rangers vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Rangers 4, Sharks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-271)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are -1-1 in overtime games on their way to a 3-4-1 overall record.
- New York has three points (1-1-1) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the one game when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In the four games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 1-2-1 (three points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Rangers went 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a -2-2 record in overtime games this season and a 0-4-2 overall record.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals four times, posting two total points across those games.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-2-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2 | Goals Scored | 2.67 | 23rd |
| 3rd | 1.88 | Goals Allowed | 4.83 | 32nd |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots | 25.2 | 27th |
| 10th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 32nd |
| 26th | 15% | Power Play % | 23.81% | 12th |
| 7th | 88.24% | Penalty Kill % | 68.42% | 28th |
Rangers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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