Albert
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My Prediction
New York Rangers by 2Let's strap on our skates and delve into the depths of this ice-cold matchup, folks. Today, we've got the Columbus Blue Jackets squaring off against the New York Rangers, two teams with contrasting styles of play, but an equally voracious appetite for the win.
Neither of these teams' goalkeepers would make it into my personal Hall of Fame, but they're not exactly stumbling around the crease either. New York's offering up a potential ballet in pads with Igor Shesterkin leading the charge. His last month stats show 229 saves with a save percentage of 90.9%, pretty well rounded if you ask me. For the Blue Jackets, it's the Elvis Merzlikins show, with a lesser save percentage of 89.8% from the last month, but don't write off the kid just yet, folks.
Over on the ice, it's a bit of a mixed bag for the Blue Jackets. Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko are genuine rink menaces, with notable contributions in terms of goals and assists. Werenski's been twine tickling 5 times and assisted 15 times last month, while Marchenko's managed to notch up a remarkable 7 goals and 13 assists in his recent play. Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin are the Rangers' replies to this onslaught, albeit with slightly modest stats. Trocheck's delivered 6 goals and 5 assists in the last month, while Panarin's, let's just say, been doing his thing, putting together 4 goals and 7 assists.
As for the regular season records and past matchups, these teams have been playing for some mean-spirited draws with each club taking its share of wins. Though, there's something to be said for the Rangers' knack for clutching those 4 to 1 victories. Looking at the recent wins, it's quite the cat and mouse game, with each team throwing down some impressive performances.
So, who's winning the war on ice? It's a tough one, but I'll have to hand it over to the Rangers - experience, determination, and that certain something could put them one step ahead. How much? Well, let's not be greedy, maybe by a modest margin of two goals.
Albert’s Prediction: New York Rangers by 2
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