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New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings prediction

October 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM ET · NYR 7-6-1, DET 5-4-3

Model prediction

New York Rangers

46%

win chance · 2.89 xGoals

Detroit Red Wings

54%

win chance · 3.14 xGoals

Celly's model leans Detroit Red Wings (54%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: NYR 2.9, DET 3.1, about 6.0 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 55% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

NYR: Dylan Garand confirmed

DET: John Gibson confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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