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Until recently, the Rangers' defense was considered one of the team's main advantages, but now the situation has completely changed. For four consecutive defeats, the New Yorkers conceded a huge number of goals and significantly complicated their situation. St. Louis, on the other hand, is gradually getting out of an unsuccessful stretch, and the last victory over Detroit turned out to be especially strong-willed. Both opponents are capable of attacking a lot, although they clearly lack reliability. In our betting tip, we will pay attention to the effectiveness of recent meetings and select a bid
Command Analysis
New York Rangers
In the previous four games, the Rangers conceded 22 goals. And it's not just about the strength of the opponents. The New Yorkers made too many mistakes when leaving their zone, allowed free throws from dangerous positions, and often lost the fight near the goal. First came defeats to Toronto (4:5) and Ottawa (4:7), then Los Angeles scored six goals. This period is noticeably different from the beginning of the season, when the team confidently scored points on home ice.
The last meeting with Edmonton did not bring any improvements either. This time, the attack looked much more modest, and the Oilers achieved a 4-1 victory. Previously, J.T. Miller and Adam Fox regularly helped the team to excel, but now even their effective actions are not able to fully compensate for the problems. At the same time, the hosts retain their attacking capabilities. For example, before losing to Edmonton, they scored at least three goals three times in a row, so you definitely shouldn't underestimate their offense.
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is well aware of how quickly the course of a hockey match can change. Against Detroit, the team lost by a two-goal margin in the third period, but managed to score three times and snatch victory with a score of 5:4. Pavel Buchnevich and Justin Barron were among the heroes of the meeting. Moreover, the decisive goal was scored after it seemed that the hosts had finally missed the opportunity to recoup. Such success certainly added to the Blues' confidence.
The overall situation with the results is gradually improving. Earlier, St. Louis defeated Boston (4:1), and a little earlier defeated Vegas (6:2). However, between these victories there were defeats from Carolina (0:4) and Montreal (0:2). It turns out that the team is capable of both producing a bright match and being completely without goals. But against the current Rangers defense, the visitors should have more free space, especially with quick counterattacks.
The main intrigue here is related to whether the Rangers will be able to at least slightly improve the game near their own goal. The team concedes too much, even when it's playing a good offensive game. After defeating Detroit, St. Louis will probably try to use the same aggressive style of play that helped it win back in the third period. However, the defense of the guests is far from perfect, so it will not be easy for them to fully control the course of the meeting. Especially if New Yorkers actively start the first period.
Right now, choosing a winner looks like a rather difficult task. The hosts have the advantage of their own court, but an unsuccessful series clearly affects the confidence of the hockey players. The guests achieve good results, although they periodically experience problems with implementation. In this situation, there is more reason to count on open hockey. Both teams get enough opportunities to score goals, and the meeting may well continue the productive streak of the New Yorkers.
Our betting tip is a total of more than 5.5 goals in 1.73
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