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New York Rangers vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 15, 2024

Updated on:
Dec 15, 2024 4:56 PM
The New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues are set to face off in a non-conference matchup on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Enterprise Center. The Blues are looking to build on their 1-0 series lead over the Rangers, while New York hopes to even the score with a strong road performance. Both teams are currently sitting with 31 points, making for an intriguing matchup between these two mid-table teams.
New York Rangers vs St. Louis Blues

Current Odds

NYR
STL
Over
6.0
+100
Under
5.5
+111
NYR
-1.5
+205
STL
+1.5
-225
NYR
ML
-120
STL
ML
+110

Rangers vs Blues statistics

Stat Rangers Blues
Goals For per Game 3.10 2.58
Goals Against per Game 3.03 3.10
Shots per Game 30.5 26.3
Shots Against per Game 31.9 29.4
Power Play Goals 17 12
Power Play Goals Against 12 19
Short Handed Goals 3 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 251 237
Power Play Percentage 21.8 16.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 86.7 76.8

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/12/24 vs San Jose Sharks L 4-3
12/10/24 @ Vancouver Canucks W 4-3 OT
12/7/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 4-2
12/5/24 @ Calgary Flames W 4-3 OT
12/3/24 @ Winnipeg Jets W 4-1

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/11/24 @ Buffalo Sabres W 3-2
12/9/24 vs Chicago Blackhawks L 2-1
12/8/24 vs Seattle Kraken L 7-5
12/6/24 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 4-2
12/2/24 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-1

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Radek Faksa (C): Out
  • Justin Faulk (D): Day-To-Day
  • Pavel Buchnevich (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Leddy (D): Injured Reserve
  • Philip Broberg (D): Injured Reserve

New York Rangers injuries

  • K'Andre Miller (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brett Berard (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Igor Shesterkin (G): Day-To-Day
  • Urho Vaakanainen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Jacob Trouba (D): Out

Rangers vs Blues game info

Type Info
Venue Enterprise Center
Location Saint Louis, MO
Puck drop Sun 6:00 PM

Rangers vs Blues predictions

As the New York Rangers gear up for their clash with the St. Louis Blues, all eyes might be on Artemi Panarin, despite his day-to-day injury status. If he hits the ice, expect some serious playmaking; after all, Panarin leads the Rangers with 15 goals and 36 points this season. On the defensive end, Adam Fox has been nothing short of a setup wizard, racking up 24 assists. His ability to control the game from the back could be crucial, especially if Panarin isn't at full strength.

Switching to the St. Louis Blues, even with Robert Thomas sidelined on the injured reserve, Jordan Kyrou will be vital in sparking their offense. Kyrou, leading the team with 12 goals and 26 points, needs to find the back of the net to give the Blues a fighting chance. His agility and knack for finding open spaces could pose a significant threat to the Rangers' defense, especially if they're focused on bolstering their attack in Panarin’s potential absence.

Taking into account the current dynamics and player form, predicting the outcome becomes intriguing. The Rangers have shown a stronger game on the road, which could give them an edge at the Enterprise Center. If Panarin plays and is close to his best, the Rangers might just have too much firepower for the Blues to handle. However, don't count out a spirited performance from Kyrou and the Blues. It’s set to be a tight contest, but the Rangers could have the slight upper hand if their key players step up as expected.

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