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Boston’s Thanksgiving tasted better after a grind-it-out 3-1 win on Long Island. It closed a demanding four-game road trip that stretched from California to New York. The Bruins relied on elite goaltending again, and they return to TD Garden for the first time since Nov. 17.
Alex Steeves delivered his first career two-goal night. Tanner Jeannot supplied the game-winner. Fraser Minten assisted on both the tying and winning goals. Boston generated little offense but cashed its chances, surviving a 45-14 shot deficit because Jeremy Swayman was brilliant. He has a .935 save percentage across his last nine starts and may get another nod.
The Rangers enter with confidence after a stabilizing 4-2 win over Carolina. They have now followed a four-game losing streak with two straight victories, climbing back above .500. Their road profile is one of the strangest in the league. They are 10-4-1 away from Madison Square Garden and only 2-7-1 at home.
New York leaned on Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Igor Shesterkin against the Hurricanes. Panarin produced a goal and an assist. Trocheck scored in the opening minute of the third period. Shesterkin made 36 saves. The Rangers were outshot heavily again but managed the game late, something they had struggled with earlier.
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Line Movement and Odds
Rangers -132, Bruins +112
Total: 6 (over -107, under -113)
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Matchup Breakdown
New York overview
New York’s renewed structure is the story. Mike Sullivan has emphasized defensive layers and better numbers back. The Rangers have responded with a physical, committed style. They lead the league in hits and rank top five in blocks. Their shot suppression is inconsistent, but their grit gives them a path to control pace.
Panarin and Adam Fox both sit at 22 points. Trocheck has pushed the pace in transition. Their penalty kill has steadied. Shesterkin’s 36-save performance against Carolina signaled he may be trending upward.
Boston overview
Boston played one of its worst territorial games of the year Wednesday but escaped with two points because of Swayman. The Bruins want to tighten zone exits and reduce time defending. Their strength remains their defensive backbone. They rank first in blocks and second in hits.
David Pastrnak remains the offensive driver with 29 points. Morgan Geekie’s emergence as a finisher gives Boston secondary scoring. Marco Sturm’s group wants to build early leads at home and avoid long shifts trapped in their zone.
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Injuries
Rangers
- Will Borgen — Out, upper body
- Jonathan Quick — Out, lower body
- Matt Rempe — Out, upper body
Roster updates available on the New York Rangers page.
Bruins
- Viktor Arvidsson — Out, lower body
- Matej Blumel — Questionable, lower body
- Jordan Harris — Out, ankle
- Charlie McAvoy — Out, jaw
- Casey Mittelstadt — Out, lower body
Betting Trends
- Rangers 2-1 SU last three
- Rangers 6-3 puckline as underdogs
- Rangers under 3-0 last three
- Bruins 7-3 puckline last 10
- Bruins 13-4 puckline as underdogs
- Bruins under 4-1 last five
Latest Betting Trends
The Rangers’ improved structure has reduced high-danger chances against. Boston’s physical profile carries over well at home. Both teams trend toward tight, lower-event matchups recently, driven by elite goaltending. New York’s road strength remains one of the most reliable angles on the board.
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Best Bets and Prediction
New York’s recent improvement in defensive detail and strong road profile give them a narrow edge. Boston’s goaltending can keep them competitive, but the Rangers’ rush game and late-game execution project slightly higher.
Projected score: Rangers 4, Bruins 3
Best Bet: Rangers -132
Total Lean: Over 6
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