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Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's January 23rd, 2026, and we've got a clash on the ice that's got the analytics departments buzzing and the bettors sharpening their pencils. The New York Rangers, making the long trek out west, are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks in what promises to be a fascinating regular season encounter.
Now, looking at the current season, the Rangers have been a team that's shown flashes of brilliance, and they'll be looking to solidify their position as they head into the latter half of the campaign. They're coming in as the slight favorites on the moneyline at +112, suggesting the oddsmakers see them as having a slight edge in this matchup.
However, don't count out the Sharks on home ice! They're pegged as the favorites to win outright at -133, and they'll be eager to defend their territory. The point spread of -1.5 in favor of San Jose indicates a belief that they might be the ones to pull away, potentially by two goals.
And for those who love to talk goals, the over/under is set at a robust 6.5. This tells us the oddsmakers are expecting a lively offensive affair, with plenty of chances at both ends. Will the Rangers' potent offense find a way to break through, or will the Sharks' home-ice advantage and defensive structure prove too much to overcome? It's a question that will be answered on the ice, and we'll be here to break down every thrilling moment! Get ready for some high-stakes NHL action!
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Looking at the recent matchups between the undefined (SJ) and the undefined (NYR), the series has been closely contested, with the undefined (NYR) holding a slight edge in wins. In their last three meetings, the undefined (NYR) have secured two victories, including a narrow 6-5 overtime win in October 2025 and a decisive 6-1 win in March 2025. The undefined (SJ) managed one win, a 3-2 road victory in November 2024. Scoring trends show a tendency for games to be relatively high-scoring, with two of the last three games exceeding 6 goals. The undefined (NYR) have demonstrated a strong offensive capability, particularly in their recent wins, while the undefined (SJ) have shown they can put up a fight, even in defeat. The undefined (SJ) are currently ranked 8th in their division with a record of 21-24-undefined, while the undefined (NYR) are 5th in theirs with a 25-21-undefined record. This suggests the undefined (NYR) have been more consistent this season.
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SJ
Starters
Undisclosed injury
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Player Statistics
NYR
SJ
Current Season Games
NYR
| L@ LA | 3 - 4 |
| L@ ANA | 3 - 5 |
| W@ PHI | 6 - 3 |
| Lvs OTT | 4 - 8 |
| Lvs SEA | 2 - 4 |
| L@ BOS | 2 - 10 |
| Lvs BUF | 2 - 5 |
| Lvs UTA | 2 - 3 |
| W@ FLA | 5 - 1 |
| L@ WAS | 3 - 6 |
| L@ CAR | 2 - 3 |
| L@ NYI | 0 - 2 |
| W@ WAS | 7 - 3 |
| L@ NAS | 1 - 2 |
| W@ STL | 2 - 1 |
| Lvs VAN | 0 - 3 |
| Lvs ANA | 1 - 4 |
| Wvs MON | 5 - 4 |
| L@ CHI | 0 - 3 |
| Lvs VEG | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs COL | 2 - 3 |
| W@ OTT | 4 - 2 |
| Wvs DAL | 3 - 2 |
| Lvs TB | 1 - 4 |
| W@ BOS | 6 - 2 |
| W@ CAR | 4 - 2 |
| Wvs STL | 3 - 2 |
| L@ UTA | 2 - 3 |
| L@ COL | 3 - 6 |
| L@ VEG | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs DET | 1 - 2 |
| W@ TB | 7 - 3 |
| Wvs NAS | 6 - 3 |
| Lvs NYI | 0 - 5 |
| W@ DET | 4 - 1 |
| Lvs CAR | 0 - 3 |
| W@ SEA | 3 - 2 |
| W@ EDM | 4 - 3 |
| W@ VAN | 2 - 0 |
| L@ CGY | 1 - 5 |
| Lvs SJ | 5 - 6 |
| Lvs MIN | 1 - 3 |
| W@ MON | 4 - 3 |
| L@ TOR | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs EDM | 0 - 2 |
| Lvs WAS | 0 - 1 |
| W@ PIT | 6 - 1 |
| W@ BUF | 4 - 0 |
| Lvs PIT | 0 - 3 |
SJ
| L@ TB | 1 - 4 |
| W@ FLA | 4 - 1 |
| L@ DET | 2 - 4 |
| W@ WAS | 3 - 2 |
| Lvs VEG | 2 - 7 |
| Wvs DAL | 5 - 4 |
| W@ LA | 4 - 3 |
| Wvs CBJ | 5 - 2 |
| Lvs TB | 3 - 7 |
| W@ ANA | 5 - 4 |
| W@ VAN | 6 - 3 |
| L@ VEG | 2 - 7 |
| Lvs SEA | 2 - 4 |
| Lvs DAL | 3 - 5 |
| Wvs CGY | 6 - 3 |
| W@ PIT | 6 - 5 |
| W@ TOR | 3 - 2 |
| L@ PHI | 1 - 4 |
| W@ CAR | 4 - 1 |
| L@ DAL | 1 - 4 |
| Lvs WAS | 1 - 7 |
| Wvs UTA | 6 - 3 |
| L@ VEG | 3 - 4 |
| Wvs VAN | 3 - 2 |
| L@ COL | 0 - 6 |
| Wvs BOS | 3 - 1 |
| Lvs OTT | 2 - 3 |
| Wvs UTA | 3 - 2 |
| L@ SEA | 1 - 4 |
| L@ CGY | 0 - 2 |
| W@ MIN | 2 - 1 |
| Wvs FLA | 3 - 1 |
| Wvs WPG | 2 - 1 |
| W@ SEA | 6 - 1 |
| Wvs COL | 3 - 2 |
| Wvs NJ | 5 - 2 |
| Lvs LA | 3 - 4 |
| W@ MIN | 6 - 5 |
| L@ NJ | 1 - 3 |
| W@ NYR | 6 - 5 |
| L@ NYI | 3 - 4 |
| Lvs PIT | 0 - 3 |
| L@ UTA | 3 - 6 |
| Lvs CAR | 1 - 5 |
| Lvs ANA | 6 - 7 |
| Lvs VEG | 3 - 4 |
Previous Season Games
NYR
| Wvs TB | 4 - 0 |
| W@ FLA | 5 - 3 |
| L@ CAR | 3 - 7 |
| W@ NYI | 9 - 2 |
| Lvs PHI | 5 - 8 |
| Lvs TB | 1 - 5 |
| L@ NJ | 0 - 4 |
| Wvs MIN | 5 - 4 |
| W@ SJ | 6 - 1 |
| L@ ANA | 4 - 5 |
| L@ LA | 1 - 3 |
| Wvs VAN | 5 - 3 |
| Lvs TOR | 3 - 4 |
| Lvs CGY | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs EDM | 1 - 3 |
| W@ CBJ | 4 - 0 |
| W@ MIN | 3 - 2 |
| L@ WPG | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs CBJ | 3 - 7 |
| L@ OTT | 3 - 4 |
| Lvs WAS | 2 - 3 |
| Wvs NYI | 4 - 0 |
| Wvs NAS | 4 - 0 |
| Lvs TOR | 2 - 3 |
| W@ NYI | 5 - 1 |
| W@ PIT | 5 - 3 |
| L@ BUF | 2 - 8 |
| W@ CBJ | 4 - 3 |
| Lvs PIT | 2 - 3 |
| Wvs BOS | 3 - 2 |
| Wvs VEG | 4 - 2 |
| L@ BOS | 3 - 6 |
| Lvs CAR | 0 - 4 |
| Lvs COL | 4 - 5 |
| Wvs PHI | 6 - 1 |
| Wvs OTT | 5 - 0 |
| L@ MON | 4 - 5 |
| W@ UTA | 5 - 3 |
| L@ COL | 2 - 3 |
| W@ VEG | 2 - 1 |
| Wvs NJ | 3 - 2 |
| Lvs DAL | 4 - 5 |
| W@ CHI | 6 - 2 |
| L@ WAS | 4 - 7 |
| Wvs BOS | 2 - 1 |
| L@ FLA | 3 - 5 |
| L@ TB | 2 - 6 |
| L@ NJ | 0 - 5 |
| Lvs CAR | 1 - 3 |
| W@ DAL | 3 - 1 |
| L@ NAS | 0 - 2 |
| L@ STL | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs LA | 1 - 5 |
| W@ BUF | 3 - 2 |
| Lvs CHI | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs SEA | 5 - 7 |
| Wvs PIT | 4 - 2 |
| Lvs NJ | 1 - 5 |
| Wvs MON | 4 - 3 |
| L@ PHI | 1 - 3 |
| L@ CAR | 3 - 4 |
| Lvs STL | 2 - 5 |
| L@ EDM | 2 - 6 |
| L@ CGY | 2 - 3 |
| W@ VAN | 4 - 3 |
| W@ SEA | 2 - 0 |
| Wvs SJ | 3 - 2 |
| Lvs WPG | 3 - 6 |
| W@ DET | 4 - 0 |
| Lvs BUF | 1 - 6 |
| Wvs NYI | 5 - 2 |
| Wvs OTT | 2 - 1 |
| L@ WAS | 3 - 5 |
| Wvs ANA | 2 - 1 |
| Lvs FLA | 1 - 3 |
| W@ MON | 7 - 2 |
| W@ TOR | 4 - 1 |
| W@ DET | 5 - 2 |
| Wvs DET | 4 - 1 |
| Lvs UTA | 5 - 6 |
| W@ PIT | 6 - 0 |
SJ
| Lvs EDM | 0 - 3 |
| L@ VAN | 1 - 2 |
| L@ CGY | 2 - 5 |
| L@ EDM | 2 - 4 |
| L@ MIN | 7 - 8 |
| Lvs CGY | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs SEA | 1 - 5 |
| Lvs EDM | 2 - 3 |
| L@ LA | 1 - 8 |
| Lvs NYR | 1 - 6 |
| Wvs BOS | 3 - 1 |
| Lvs CAR | 1 - 3 |
| Lvs WAS | 1 - 5 |
| Wvs CHI | 4 - 2 |
| Lvs NAS | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs NYI | 2 - 4 |
| L@ COL | 3 - 7 |
| W@ BUF | 6 - 2 |
| L@ OTT | 3 - 5 |
| L@ MON | 3 - 4 |
| L@ WPG | 1 - 2 |
| L@ CGY | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs DAL | 3 - 8 |
| Lvs VAN | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs MON | 3 - 4 |
| L@ SEA | 2 - 6 |
| Wvs PIT | 2 - 1 |
| Lvs FLA | 2 - 7 |
| Lvs NAS | 5 - 6 |
| L@ NAS | 5 - 7 |
| L@ BOS | 3 - 6 |
| L@ NYI | 1 - 4 |
| L@ CBJ | 1 - 4 |
| W@ DET | 6 - 3 |
| Lvs MIN | 1 - 3 |
| L@ UTA | 1 - 2 |
| Lvs VEG | 2 - 4 |
| Wvs NJ | 3 - 2 |
| Wvs TB | 2 - 1 |
| Lvs PHI | 0 - 4 |
| Lvs CGY | 1 - 3 |
| Lvs VEG | 3 - 6 |
| L@ VAN | 3 - 4 |
| L@ EDM | 2 - 3 |
| Lvs COL | 2 - 4 |
| Lvs WPG | 3 - 4 |
| Lvs UTA | 3 - 4 |
| W@ STL | 4 - 3 |
| L@ CAR | 2 - 3 |
| L@ FLA | 1 - 3 |
| L@ TB | 1 - 8 |
| W@ WAS | 2 - 1 |
| W@ SEA | 4 - 2 |
| Wvs SEA | 8 - 5 |
| Lvs OTT | 3 - 4 |
| Wvs LA | 7 - 2 |
| Lvs BUF | 2 - 4 |
| L@ DAL | 2 - 5 |
| Wvs DET | 5 - 4 |
| L@ NYR | 2 - 3 |
| W@ NJ | 1 - 0 |
| Lvs MIN | 2 - 5 |
| Wvs CBJ | 2 - 1 |
| Lvs VAN | 2 - 3 |
| Wvs CHI | 3 - 2 |
| Wvs LA | 4 - 2 |
| W@ UTA | 5 - 4 |
| L@ VEG | 3 - 7 |
| L@ LA | 2 - 3 |
| L@ ANA | 1 - 3 |
| Lvs COL | 1 - 4 |
| L@ WPG | 3 - 8 |
| L@ CHI | 2 - 4 |
| Lvs ANA | 0 - 2 |
| Lvs STL | 4 - 5 |