Vancouver vs NY Rangers Prediction: the Opponents are Uncomparable

Prediction for the NHL Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers match, which will take place on February 16th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Vancouver loses ground by having a mediocre regular season. Not long ago, the club's management said goodbye to Bruce Boudreau, who could not make any progress from his wards, but his successor Rick Tocchet is still experiencing enormous problems. In the last five meetings, the Canadiens could get only one victory over the Islanders (6-5). But in that game, the Islanders lost two points rather than the Canadiens earned them. The Blues and Greens fought Detroit in the last two games, losing both battles without a chance - 2-5 and 1-6. So they remained in 12th place in the Western Conference standings.

The Rangers are slowly beginning to come into their own. They finally showed their mettle in last year's Stanley Cup by going deep in the playoffs. Although the start was rough, they're looking to make even more progress. Nevertheless, they've improved notably with the help of the newest recruit, Vladimir Tarasenko. In their last seven games NY club has been without a drop in points, claiming six wins on the way to a 2-3 overtime loss to Toronto. That's why the Rangers moved into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

The opponents are on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Canadian team has had tremendous trouble throughout the regular season, and Rick Tockett's team has only won once in their last five meetings. NY is doing much better. They continue to fight for the top spots and haven't failed once in their last five games. 

Not only have the Rangers been beating everyone lately, but they've been sending a handful of pucks to each of their opponents. In just five previous meetings, the Blueshirts have racked up 24 goals (4.80 average per game). Each time they've scored at least four goals during that stretch. Vancouver, meanwhile, has struggled defensively, conceding 24 shots on goal in their last five games (4.80 average per game).