NHL · Wednesday, 14 October, MSK · Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers — Tampa Bay Lightning

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Model prediction and result

4:1Missed
New York Rangers35%
Draw in regulation23%
Tampa Bay Lightning41%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 4:1: the model's most likely outcome, Tampa Bay Lightning to win (54% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 54% fails in about 46 matches out of 100 on average.

Tampa Bay Lightning are favourites: 54% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 53%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.6 and 2.8.

Facts

  • Tampa Bay Lightning: 4 wins in a row.
  • Last 5 meetings: New York Rangers 4 wins, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.

Probabilities

Expected goals: New York Rangers — Tampa Bay Lightning2.6–2.8
New York Rangers to win (incl. OT and shootout)46%
Tampa Bay Lightning to win (incl. OT and shootout)54%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)53%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)47%

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Form

New York Rangers

  • 12.10Vancouver Canucks6:2
  • 10.10away · Washington Capitals1:3
  • 07.10New York Islanders5:2
  • 05.10Utah Mammoth4:2
  • 03.10away · Detroit Red Wings2:0

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • 11.10away · New York Islanders5:3
  • 09.10Minnesota Wild3:2
  • 06.10Philadelphia Flyers4:1
  • 04.10Washington Capitals3:1
  • 02.10away · New York Rangers1:5

Head to head

  • 02.10.2026New York Rangers — Tampa Bay Lightning5:1
  • 16.04.2026Tampa Bay Lightning — New York Rangers2:4
  • 29.11.2025New York Rangers — Tampa Bay Lightning1:4
  • 13.11.2025Tampa Bay Lightning — New York Rangers3:7
  • 18.04.2025New York Rangers — Tampa Bay Lightning4:0

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionCarolina Hurricanes861131–19+1213
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers860227–14+1312
3, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionVegas Golden Knights860230–20+1012
12, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceAnaheim Ducks640220–17+38
13, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionTampa Bay Lightning640217–16+18
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 41% will not happen in roughly 59 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →