- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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At the iconic Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers (28-30-8) will challenge the Los Angeles Kings (27-24-15) this Monday.
The Los Angeles Kings are coming off a challenging match, suffering a 6-4 defeat against the Devils. They accrued 6 penalty minutes during this competition and exhibited a strong offensive strategy, evidenced by their two power play goals from three attempts. Overall, the Kings managed to score on 4 of their 31 shots taken.
When facing opponents at even strength, the Kings have conceded 143 goals while netting 140. Opponents of the Kings have capitalized on 208 power play opportunities (ranking them 6th in professional hockey), managing to score 51 goals in those situations. This season, the Kings have scored 172 goals (28th in the NHL) but have allowed 194. Los Angeles has taken 1,823 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.4%. They currently sit with 69 points, translating to a points percentage of .523. The team has been outshot 1,810 to 1,905, holding a save percentage of .893. On the power play, Los Angeles has had 190 opportunities, converting 32 times, resulting in a success rate of 16.84%.
In goal for the Kings is Darcy Kuemper. Throughout his career, he has registered 257 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .560. Kuemper maintains a save percentage of .913 across 23,365 minutes played. He has faced 13,386 shots, successfully stopping 12,226. Over his professional career, 1,160 goals have been scored against him, translating to an average of 2.53 goals allowed per game. Kuemper’s overall record stands at 225-159-62, with 459 starts in his career total of 480 games.
In their previous outing, the New York Rangers faced off against the Wild, earning a victory with a score of 4-2. They capitalized on 1 of their 3 power play opportunities, scoring 4 goals on 18 shots taken.
This season, the Rangers have compiled 186 goals, amounting to 64 points and a points percentage of .485. They have relinquished 205 goals, with 163 allowed at even strength and 42 while shorthanded. The Rangers have scored 146 goals during even-strength play and 40 while enjoying a man advantage (ranking them 17th in professional hockey). With 165 power play attempts, they boast a conversion rate of 24.24%. The team has taken 1,669 shots (27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.14%, while their opponents have taken 1,923 shots against them. The Rangers have a penalty kill percentage of 78.46% against their opponents’ 195 power play opportunities, holding a save percentage of 89.3%.
Between the pipes for New York is Igor Shesterkin. He is allowing an average of 2.49 goals per game, having conceded a total of 771 goals. Shesterkin’s quality start rate is 63.2%, with a career total of 196 quality starts. He has been a starter in 310 games, accumulating 14,623 minutes on the ice. His professional record shows 184 wins, 100 losses, and 28 ties, participating in 315 games. Shesterkin has made 8,511 saves from 9,282 shots faced, achieving a .917 save percentage.
Who will seize victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles
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