Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Colorado Avalanche face the New York Rangers in a Saturday afternoon game at Madison Square Garden. The Avalanche are 19-2-6 and with eight wins in their last 10 games and only two regulation losses all season, they have the best record in the NHL. The Rangers are 15-12-2 and with two wins in a row, they are only a point out of a wild card spot. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Avalanche vs Rangers prediction!
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Colorado has been great across the board.
The Avalanche look like the best team in the NHL thanks to their offense, which is averaging 4.04 goals per game with 21 goals in the last five games. Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and Artturi Lehkonen have scored 46 goals and 60 assists, while defenseman Cale Makar has added nine goals and 24 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has led the way, but the defense is also one of the best in the NHL, allowing only 2.19 goals per game. Cale Makar and Devon Toews have combined for 5.3 defensive point shares while Josh Manson and Sam Malinski have combined for 3.5 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Scott Wedgewood has been incredible in the net with a .920 save percentage and a 2.07 goals-against average on 465 shots with 10.7 goals saved above average while allowing only seven goals in the last five starts.
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Key injury report for Avalanche
- No key injuries to report.
Rangers are led by their defense
The Rangers are turning their season around despite their offense being one of the worst in the NHL, scoring only 2.69 goals per game. Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and JT Miller have 26 goals and 42 assists, but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five forwards have six goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled, but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.59 goals per game with only 12 goals in the last five games. Vladislav Gavrikov and Carson Soucy have combined for 3.9 defensive point shares, while Braden Schneider and William Borgen have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. What’s really put the defense over the top is the lights-out goaltending from Igor Shesterkin, who, along with 9.5 goals saved above average, has allowed only four goals in the last two starts.
Key injury report for Rangers
- Adam Fox was placed on injured reserve. Has three goals and 23 assists.
Avalanche vs Rangers Pick
Money Line Pick For Avalanche vs Rangers
- Avalanche (-160) (4 units)
The Avalanche are the best team in the NHL and eager to bounce back from a rough loss and take over this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who have scored 21 goals in the last five games, should pile on the goals with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche, who allow only 2.19 goals per game, should limit the Rangers' offense with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Scott Wedgewood to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game in a dominant performance on the road.
Take the Avalanche money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Avalanche vs Rangers
- Under 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have great defenses and better goaltenders who look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Rangers, who have allowed only 12 goals in the last five games, should limit the Avalanche offense with Vladislav Gavrikov, Carson Soucy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Igor Shesterkin to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should eliminate a Rangers offense that averages only 2.69 goals per game, with Scott Wedgewood, who has allowed only seven goals in the last five starts, blanking the shots on the net while Cale Makar and Devon Toews create turnovers in all three zones. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
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