The Chicago Blackhawks host the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon at the United Center at 3:00 p.m. ET.
New York forward Artemi Panarin has a chance to visit his old barn, and my Rangers vs. Blackhawks predictions believe he'll find the back of the net in his return.
Rangers vs Blackhawks prediction
My best bet
Artemi Panarin anytime goalscorer (+145 at FanDuel)
My analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks are nosediving towards another top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. They’ve lost five of their past six games, surrendering 4+ goals in all five of those losses.
This inability to keep the puck out of the net is a product of two variables. First, the blue line allows high-danger scoring chances at a high rate.
Second, goaltender Petr Mrazek has struggled to deal with the product in front of him. Through 23 starts this season, Mrazek is 7-14-1 with a .893 SV% and 3.23 GAA.
He’s allowed 4+ goals in each of his past five starts, posting an 0-5 record over that stretch with a staggering .821 SV% and 5.38 GAA. This is good news for Artemi Panarin, who's going against his former team.
Panarin has thrived against his former club, scoring eight goals over the past nine meetings. He’s also been the New York Rangers’ most reliable scorer this season, leading the team in both goals and power-play goals.
Rangers vs Blackhawks same-game parlay (SGP)
Artemi Panarin anytime goalscorer
Artemi Panarin 3+ shots on goal
Rangers moneyline
If we're backing Panarin to score, then there is an increased correlation of him recording 3+ shots. This should be an attainable number for Panarin, considering he's done so in eight of his past nine games against Chicago.
Another correlated outcome with Panarin scoring is New York winning outright. While the Rangers have certainly had their struggles this season, they still outrank the Hawks in goals scored per game, goals allowed per game, and expected goal differential per 60 minutes.
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Rangers vs Blackhawks odds
Rangers vs Blackhawks live odds
Rangers vs Blackhawks opening odds
- Puck line: New York -162 | Chicago +134
- Moneyline: New York -1.5 (+152) | Chicago -188
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Rangers vs Blackhawks trend
Artemi Panarin has scored eight goals over his past nine games against Chicago. Find more NHL betting trends for Rangers vs. Blackhawks.
How to watch Rangers vs Blackhawks
| Location: | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date: | Sunday, 1-5-2025 |
| Puck drop: | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | ABC |
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