New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins: The Bears may not even be able to score a goal against Shesterkin

Prediction for the NHL New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins match, which will take place on February 16. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Gerrard Gallant's team played their previous game before the break. The Rangers outplayed the Eastern Conference leader Florida Panthers with a score of 5:2 on their home ice. A great win that shows the team from New York is one of the real content leaders in the East. The Rangers are 5th in the conference standings, just 5 points behind first-place Florida.

One of the main contributors to the current success of the New York Rangers is the Russians. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has one of the best numbers in the NHL with 22 wins and only five losses; 93.7% of saves; 2.10 goals-against average per game. Also, forward Artemi Panarin, playing in the second unit this season, is currently the leading scorer. Panarin has 52 points for his performance with 13 goals and 39 assists.

Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand have been the Bruins' critical players for the past decade. Clearly, without them, the Bears are a much less powerful team. Now Bergeron is injured, and Marchand has received another suspension for being rude. Boston has to fight for the playoffs this season, so the loss of their leaders is doubly unfortunate.

However, in the last game, Boston managed to win an away game against Ottawa. Another key man in the Bruins' system, head coach Bruce Cassidy, came to the fore. The Boston coach outplayed the Senators' coach. Boston had a solid first period, scoring two goals and then brilliantly holding on to the lead (2:0). Goalie Jeremy Swayman had his second shutout, hitting 30 shots on goal.

Boston is still only 8th in the East, so without exception, every point scored is still essential for the team.

The Rangers are far from Ottawa, so Boston has little chance of success in the upcoming game. The only thing the Bruins can count on is dedication, Cassidy's coaching genius, and the goalie's top performance. However, even these components are unlikely to guarantee even a draw against a team as powerful as the New York Rangers.

Prediction: The Rangers will be closer to victory.

• 1X + Total Under 7.5 for 1.82
• Individual Total 2 Under 1.5 for 1.29
• Both Teams To Score - No for 7.2