Vancouver Canucks vs New York Rangers, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vancouver Canucks face the New York Rangers, with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons. The Canucks are 12-17-3 and with only three wins in their last 10 games, they have the worst record in the Western Conference. The Rangers have a 16-13-4 record and are in the middle of the Metropolitan Division thanks to a recent 5-4 comeback win. Who will win this game? Check out our Canucks vs Rangers prediction!
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Vancouver has struggled on both ends
The Canucks are having a rough season and things look to only get worse following the Quinn Hughes trade. Their offense has been a mess as it’s averaging only 2.72 goals per game with only nine goals in the last five games. Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood have scored 19 goals and 16 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only three active skaters have eight goals or more, and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense.
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The offense has unraveled but the defense has let them down all season, allowing 3.50 goals per game. Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson have combined for 3.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Thatcher Demko, who has 1.5 goals saved above average and is coming off a performance where he stopped 25 of 26 shots.
Key injury report for Canucks
- Elias Pettersson was placed on injured reserve. He has eight goals and 14 assists this season.
Rangers hope defense turns their season around
The Rangers have been let down by offense all season as they average only 2.64 goals per game despite scoring five goals in their recent games. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have scored 22 goals and 36 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have seven goals or more, and opponents can easily limit the offense.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.67 goals per game. Vladislav Gavrikov and Carson Soucy have combined for 3.9 defensive point shares while William Borgen and Braden Schneider have combined for 2.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, backup goaltender Jonathan Quick has been lights-out with a 7.9 goals saved above average and allowing only nine goals in the last five games.
Key injury report for Rangers
- Adam Fox was placed on injured reserve. Had three goals and 23 assists and is a key part of the defense.
Canucks vs Rangers Pick
Money Line Pick For Canucks vs Rangers
- Rangers (-140) (4 units)
The Rangers are playing the second game of a back-to-back but they look to take over this game from the first period. The Rangers look to build off a five-goal game and create plenty of scoring chances against the Canucks, who average 3.50 goals per game, with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Rangers, who allow 2.67 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense, which averages only 2.64 goals per game, 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 Jonathan Quick to make plenty of big saves. The Rangers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Rangers money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Canucks vs Rangers
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
With both offenses struggling and a great goaltending matchup, this game looks to be a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Canucks should limit the Rangers offense, which averages only 2.64 goals per game, with Filip Hronek, Marcus Pettersson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Thatcher Demko, who allowed only one goal on 26 shots in his last start, to make plenty of big saves. The Rangers should eliminate a Canucks offense that has scored only nine goals in their last five games with Jonathan Quick, who has allowed only nine goals in his last five starts, making plenty of big saves while Vladislav Gavrikov, Carson Soucy, William Borgen, and the rest of the defense create turnovers in front of him. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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