Published Oct 6, 5:23am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 6, 5:23am ET
Credit: AI Generated
The NHL regular season gets underway this week, and two sides that could be direct rivals in the playoff race will collide at Madison Square Garden on opening night. You can find the odds and our Penguins vs. Rangers picks here.
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| New York Rangers | -201 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | +176 |
| Total | Rangers | Penguins | |
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| Total Games | 300 | 130 | 153 |
| Total Goals | 2029 | 997 | 1032 |
Dan Muse begins his coaching career with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on night one in the NHL. The incoming coach will be tasked with getting Pittsburgh back into the playoffs after finishing the previous campaign with their worst losing record since 2005-06.
A major issue was their form on the road, as the Penguins went 13-21-7 on their travels. However, the early signs under the new head coach are promising after the Penguins have won their last four pre-season games. Their latest success was a 5-4 overtime win against the Sabres on Saturday.
The Rangers also start life under a new head coach this week, with Mike Sullivan tasked with getting the New York team back on track. They ended last season in poor form, winning just 39 of their overall games in the NHL.
Hopes ahead of the new season will likely be low following a string of poor performances during pre-season. The latest of those came against the Boston Bruins on Saturday, with the Rangers easily beaten by a 4-1 scoreline.
Something could be brewing with the Penguins this season if their pre-season performances are anything to go by. The visitors could be the leading bet in this clash on the opening night, and it could be worth noting that the Penguins have won 51% of their previous encounters with the Rangers.
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Pittsburgh Penguins (+176)
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