New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction and Picks - December 10, 2025
Inter-Conference NHL action on Wednesday evening, and we have a New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction ready to roll for you. The Rangers enter this game off a 3-2 OT loss at home to the Golden Knights and they are 15-16 on the year. The Blackhawks are off a 7-1 loss to the Ducks on the road, and they are now at 12-17 on the year. New York has won eight of the last 10 in this series. Read on to see our Rangers vs Blackhawks prediction.
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Rangers Fall Short Against Vegas
The Rangers’ most recent game was a 3–2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on December 7, where Jack Eichel buried the winner at 4:52 of OT after Tomas Hertl tied the game in the final minute of regulation. New York had taken a 2–1 lead thanks to goals from Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière, but defensive lapses late cost them. Jonathan Quick made 26 saves, and while the Rangers battled hard, it marked their second straight overtime defeat following a 3–2 loss to Colorado the night before.
Offensively, New York has struggled to finish, averaging just 2.6 goals per game (28th) despite ranking 4th in faceoff percentage (53.6%). Artemi Panarin leads the team with 32 points, while Zibanejad has chipped in 11 goals. Their power play sits at 18.8% (17th), and they generate 26.4 shots per game (24th), but converting those chances has been inconsistent. Lafrenière’s recent scoring surge is encouraging, yet the Rangers need more depth production to support their stars.
Defensively, the Rangers remain one of the league’s stingiest units, allowing only 2.6 goals per game (6th). Igor Shesterkin has been steady in net, posting a .909 save percentage, and the team has recorded five shutouts. Their penalty kill sits at 80.2% (21st), middle of the pack, but they’ve been disciplined, ranking last in penalty minutes (194 total). Against Chicago’s top‑10 power play, staying out of the box will be critical.
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Blackhawks Get Pounded By The Ducks
Chicago’s most recent game was a 7–1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on December 7, where Tyler Bertuzzi scored their lone goal on the power play. Arvid Söderblom faced a barrage of 46 shots, stopping 39 through two periods, but Anaheim’s four‑goal second period buried the Blackhawks. It was their second straight blowout defeat after losing 6–0 to the Kings the night before, dropping them to 12–11–6 overall and highlighting their defensive struggles.
Offensively, Chicago averages 3.0 goals per game (20th) and shoots 25.4 times per game (27th). Connor Bedard continues to be the focal point, with 40 points in 29 games, while Bertuzzi has 15 goals, 12 of them coming on the road. Their power play has been a bright spot at 23.0% (9th), giving them a chance to capitalize when opponents take penalties. Frank Nazar and Andre Burakovsky provide secondary scoring, but the team has been streaky, especially at even strength.
Defensively, Chicago allows 3.1 goals per game (17th) and gives up 31.0 shots per game (29th), which has been a major problem during their recent slump. Their penalty kill has been strong at 83.3% (6th), but discipline is an issue, as they rank 4th in penalty minutes (329). Spencer Knight has been splitting time in net, but the defense in front of him has been porous. Against a Rangers team that thrives in tight, low‑scoring games, Chicago will need to clean up its defensive zone coverage to avoid another lopsided result.
New York Rangers vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick
Rangers vs Blackhawks Moneyline Pick
- NY Rangers -130 (5 Units)
The Rangers look like the right side here, especially given how they’ve performed away from Madison Square Garden. Their most recent outing was a 3–2 overtime loss to Vegas on December 7, a game they led late before Tomas Hertl tied it with under a minute left and Jack Eichel won it in OT. Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière provided the offense, while Jonathan Quick made 26 saves, but the inability to close cost them. Even so, New York has been far steadier on the road, where their defensive structure and goaltending have carried them to several quality wins against playoff‑caliber opponents.
Chicago, meanwhile, is coming off a 7–1 blowout loss to Anaheim on December 7, their second straight lopsided defeat after falling 6–0 to the Kings. Connor Bedard continues to produce, but the Blackhawks have been porous defensively, allowing 3.1 goals per game and ranking near the bottom in shots against (31.0 per game). Their penalty kill has been strong, but discipline remains an issue with one of the league’s highest penalty minute totals. Against a Rangers team that thrives in tight, low‑scoring games and has shown resilience on the road, Chicago’s defensive lapses make them vulnerable, giving New York the edge in this matchup.
Rangers vs Blackhawks Over/Under Pick
- Over 6 (4 Units)
The Over 6 feels like the right angle in Rangers–Blackhawks given how both teams have been trending. New York’s most recent outing was a 3–2 overtime loss to Vegas on December 7, their second straight OT defeat, and while the Rangers average just 2.6 goals per game, they’ve been far more productive on the road and have the offensive talent to break through against a shaky defense. Chicago, meanwhile, is coming off a 7–1 blowout loss to Anaheim on December 7, their second straight lopsided defeat, and they allow 3.1 goals per game while giving up over 31 shots per night. With the Blackhawks still capable of scoring behind Connor Bedard and a top‑10 power play (23.0%), and the Rangers’ ability to generate chances against weaker defenses, this matchup has the makings of a game where both sides contribute enough offense to push past the total of 6.
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