New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 11, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a clash of Metropolitan Division teams looking to earn a victory as they collide on the ice in the Steel City when the New York Rangers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night and we have the inside scoop with our Rangers vs. Penguins prediction. New York picked up a 4-0 road victory over Buffalo in their previous contest on Thursday night. Pittsburgh downed the Islanders 4-3 at home Thursday night in their previous contest. In the last 10 meetings, the Rangers own a 7-3 edge, though the Penguins picked up a 3-0 road win in the first meeting this season October 7. Read more about this Rangers vs. Penguins prediction! Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Check them out!
New York Seeking Revenge for Season Opening Loss
New York rebounded from a defeat in their season opener as it went on the road and blanked Buffalo Thursday night. The Rangers improved to 1-1-0 on the year and stood tied for second in the Metropolitan Division, two points behind the Penguins for the top spot entering Saturday night. New York is tied for 22nd in the league with an average of two goals per game. The Rangers are tied for 6th in goals against by allowing 1.50 goals per game this season. New York is tied for 19th when it comes to success with the man advantage, as they have converted 0% of their power play opportunities this season. The Rangers are tied for 1st in the league by successfully navigating 100% of their shorthanded situations on the season.
Against Buffalo, the Rangers took the lead early and withstood the Sabres’ efforts to get back in the game as they skated away with a road win. New York owned a 16-11 advantage in shots in the opening period and skated off with a 1-0 edge on the scoreboard after 20 minutes of play. Alexis Lafreniere opened the scoring with his first goal of the year at 11:43 off assists from Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin. In the second period, New York was outshot 14-5 with neither side denting the twine, keeping the game 1-0 at the second intermission. The third period saw the shots even at 12, though the Rangers owned a 3-0 advantage on the scoreboard to secure the win. Carson Soucy gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead with his first of the year at 14:46 off assists from Will Borgen and J.T. Miller. Miller made it a 3-0 game with his first goal of the season at 17:11, with assists going to Braden Schneider and Lafreniere. Adam Fox closed the scoring with his first goal of the year, shorthanded, at 17:25 with Sam Carrick drawing the lone assist. Igor Shesterkin made 37 saves for the Rangers, who were outshot 37-33, to earn the shutout win. Jonathan Quick (11-7-2, 3.17 GAA, .893 save percentage, three SO in 24 appearances, 20 starts last season) is expected to get the start.
Trocheck (upper body) left the game against Buffalo on Thursday and didn’t return. He is questionable here.
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Penguins Looking for 3-0 Start
Pittsburgh took down both teams from the Big Apple to start the season as they dispatched the Islanders Thursday night at home after downing the Rangers on the road Tuesday night. The Penguins entered Friday 2-0-0 on the season and stood atop the Metropolitan Division, two points ahead of the Rangers and Hurricanes for the top spot. Pittsburgh is tied for 10th in scoring as they average 3.50 goals per game on the season. The Penguins are above average in their own end, ranking tied for 6th in goals against by allowing 1.50 goals a night. Pittsburgh stands tied for 4th in the league in power play success as they convert 33.3% of their chances with the man advantage. The Penguins are tied for 1st in penalty killing as they successfully navigate 100% of their shorthanded situations.
Against the Islanders, Pittsburgh managed to skate away with a win as they scored the winning goal in the third period to pick up two points. The Penguins were outshot 12-11 in the opening period and skated off with the game tied at one at the first intermission. Rickard Rakell opened the scoring with a power play goal, his first of the year, at 3:23 off assists from Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby. They gave up the equalizer later in the period. In the second period, the Penguins were outshot 13-9 with both teams scoring twice, leaving the game tied at three after 40 minutes of play. After falling behind 2-1, Harrison Brunicke tied the game with his first goal of the year at 5:41 off assists from Filip Hallander and Tommy Novak to tie the game. Crosby gave the Penguins a 3-2 lead with his first goal of the year, on the power play at 8:58 with assists going to Malkin and Rakell. Pittsburgh gave up the equalizer later in the period. In the third period, the Penguins were outshot 12-8 but scored the only goal of the period to earn the win. Justin Brazeau scored his third of the year at 14:21 with assists going to Malkin and Anthony Mantha to give the Penguins the win. Tristan Jarry made 34 saves for the Penguins, who were outshot 37-28, in the win. Arturs Silovs (1-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 save percentage, SO) is expected to get the start between the pipes here.
Left wing Tanner Howe (knee) is out indefinitely. Right wings Kevin Hayes (upper body), Rutger McGroarty (upper body) and Bryan Rust (lower body), along with goaltender Joel Blomqvist (lower body) are all out until mid-to-late October.
Rangers vs. Penguins Pick
Rangers vs. Penguins Moneyline Pick
- Penguins +128
We saw these teams square off at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night, with the Penguins getting the upper had 3-0. Pittsburgh has been effective with the man advantage and the Rangers are turning to Quick between the pipes here. New York rebounded from that loss by stifling the Sabres in their previous game. New York has to figure out their situation and after seeing them struggle in the opener, it’s tough to get a handle on them right now. Crosby and Malkin defied Father Time in the first couple of games of the season. With those guys leading the way and the #2 goaltender in net for the Blueshirts, take the Penguins at home here.
Rangers vs. Penguins Over/Under Pick
- Under 6.5 (-135)
New York has stayed under the total in their first two games of the season. The Rangers have an average total of 3.50 goals per game this season. Last year, New York had an average total of 6.22 goals per game, and that number climbed to 6.46 goals a night on the road. Pittsburgh has split its first two games of the season in relation to the total. The Penguins have an average total of five goals per game this year and the number jumped to seven goals at home. Pittsburgh had an average total of 6.45 goals per game on the year last season and that number bumped to 6.66 goals per game at home. We have seen the under post a 6-3-1 mark in the last 10 meetings, including Tuesday’s opener. Look for another tight checking game that keeps the game under the total.
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