The New York Rangers (16-14-4), coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, host the Vancouver Canucks (12-17-3) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks knocked off the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in their most recent game.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests for the Canucks, their offense has scored 20 goals while their defense has allowed 29 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 34 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (14.7% conversion rate).

Rangers vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Rangers 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-124)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers have gone 5-4-9 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 16-14-4.
In the 14 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-4 record (good for 16 points).
In the seven games this season the Rangers registered only one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
New York has scored two goals in five games this season (1-2-2 record, four points).
The Rangers have scored three or more goals 16 times, and are 14-1-1 in those games (to record 29 points).
In the seven games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-1-1.
When it has outshot opponents, New York is 7-5-2 (16 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 8-9-2 to record 18 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have earned a record of 4-3-7 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 12-17-3.
In the 13 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
This season the Canucks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
When Vancouver has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-7-0 record).
The Canucks have earned 22 points in their 15 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Vancouver has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-5-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-10-1 (five points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 10-7-2 to record 22 points.

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