Based on the results of the pre-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins look more confident than the Rangers. In addition, the Rangers are having problems with their goaltender, who does not want to extend his contract, which could affect the team's performance. Based on these factors, it can be assumed that the Penguins have a better chance of winning the upcoming game against the Rangers.
During the preseason and in previous meetings between Pittsburgh and the Rangers, there was high scoring - an average of 6.3 goals. Both teams are strong in attack, and statistics show an average of more than 6.4 goals scored by Pittsburgh and 7 by the Rangers (in the preseason). The Rangers' young squad is more stable than Pittsburgh's aging stars. The away team is one of the favorites of the season. An exciting and high-scoring game is expected with plenty of goals. It is worth considering taking the Over Total.
The match between the "Pittsburgh Penguins" and the "New York Rangers" promises to be high-scoring, considering the defensive issues of both teams. The "Penguins" have offensive potential, while the "Rangers" have maintained their strong lineup. The preseason has shown that both teams are capable of scoring a lot of goals. An interesting game with a lot of goals is expected. Prediction: Total over 5.5 goals.