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The New York Rangers (4-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (2-4, losers of three in a row) at Madison Square Garden. The matchup on Sunday, Oct. 11 begins at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Sunday's hockey contest.
Canucks vs. Rangers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Rangers 6, Canucks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-279)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- In the one game this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost.
- New York has won the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-0-0, two points).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the four games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
- In the three games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 2-1-0 (four points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a 2-4 record this season and are 1-0-1 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Vancouver has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Vancouver failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Canucks have earned four points in their three games with more than two goals scored.
- Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
- Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 3.67 | 5th |
| 3rd | 1.83 | Goals Allowed | 4.83 | 31st |
| 28th | 23.0 | Shots | 22.0 | 29th |
| 9th | 24.2 | Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 31st |
| 11th | 23.53% | Power Play % | 20.00% | 16th |
| 7th | 89.47% | Penalty Kill % | 52.17% | 32nd |
Canucks vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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