Detroit at New York

This is a good matchup for underdog, winning the last five meetings with the Rangers by 3-2 scores. The Red Wings also have at least one point in the last eight meetings (6-0-2). The NY Rangers have a losing home record, are on a 3-7 skid overall, ranked #26 in the NHL in goals allowed. The Rangers are without Mika Zibanejad (upper body injury), tied for second on the team with 11 points. New York is 39-45 against a team with a winning percentage below 25%, including 32-44 in the first half of the season. They are also 2-10 versus teams with a power-play below 14.5%, as well as 27-54 after a blowout loss by four goals or more. Play Detroit.