New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 12, 2025
Use Code SSWC In a Metropolitan Division clash at PPG Paints Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0) host the New York Rangers (1-1). In only the third game of the season, this is the second matchup between these division rivals, as in the season opener, the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 in the Big Apple. Here in this in-depth New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction, you can get the full score info and other free NHL picks.
The Rangers are the road favorite in this game, posted at -140 with the Penguins at +125 and a total of 6 goals.
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Rangers Get First Win for Sullivan
In their last game, the Rangers were on the road in a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres for the first win for new head coach Mike Sullivan, who was fired last season after 10 seasons at the helm of the Penguins. In the win, four different players lit the lamp, Alexis Lafreniere and JT Miller each had a goal and an assist, and Igor Shesterkin (1-1-0 0.50 GAA) stopped all 37 shots he faced. Shesterkin will likely get the start in this game, as the Rangers did not play last night and he has only given up one goal in two games, with two of the Penguins' goals in the 3-0 season-opening win coming on an empty net.
- Sullivan was brought on board to help a Rangers team that finished with the fourth-fewest points in the Eastern Conference last season.
- Miller spent his first six seasons in the league with the Rangers and was brought back on the off-season after scoring 22 goals and tallying 48 assists with the Vancouver Canucks last season.
- Lafreniere led the Rangers last season in goals (37) and assists (52).
- Last season, the Rangers won three of four games facing the Penguins.
Brazeau Plays the Hero in Penguins Win
In their last game, the Penguins were at home in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders, where Justin Brazeau played the hero, scoring the game-winner in the third period to break a 3-3 tie. Pittsburgh won despite being outshot 37-28. Evgeni Malkin had three assists, and four different players scored a goal. Tristan Jarry (1-0-0 3.03 GAA) stopped 34 of 37 shots in his first start of the season. Arturs Silovs (1-0-0 0.00 GAA) may get the start to face the Rangers, and in the opener against them, stopped all 25 shots he faced in the shutout win.
- Rutger McGroarty is considered the top prospect for the Pen,s but is out with an injury.
- Dan Muse is the new head coach. This is his first head coaching job in the NHL, taking over for Sullivan.
- Brazeau already has three goals this season after netting two in the opener, and Malkin already has five assists.
- Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist in the last game. He is in his 21st season with the Penguins, and last season scored 33 goals with 58 assists.
- Malkin is also in his 21st season for Pittsburgh and is off to a good start after a somewhat disappointing season for him last season, where he missed 14 games and had 16 goals and 34 assists.
Rangers vs. Penguins Pick
Money Line Pick for Rangers vs. Penguins
- Rangers -140 (+4 Units)
The Rangers got their first win of the season in a shutout in their last game after being shut out in the season opener facing the Penguins. The Pens have won both of their games early on and put up four goals in their last game. Shesterkin has only given up one goal in two games and that was in the opener against Pittsburgh. He will continue his solid play in net and the New York defense, with new star defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, will play well. Silovs will likely get the start after pitching a shutout in the opener against the Rangers and will play well. Regarding the New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction, this game will be like the opener in a tight defensive game but this time around, the Rangers will find the back of the net in a close win.
Over/Under Pick for New Rangers vs. Penguins
- Under 6 goals (4 units)
When these teams met in the Big Apple, the total went Under and that is the pick I am leaning towards in this game. In that game, the Penguins won 3-0 with two of the goals coming late on an empty net. Shesterkin had a shutout in the last game after giving up one goal in the opener and he will continue his solid start to the season with another good outing. Silovs did not get the start in the last game but will likely start in this game after holding the Rangers scoreless in the opener. Both goalies will play well as will each team on the defensive side of the ice and just like the first game of the season, this one will be a low-scoring affair, so the Under is the pick.
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