The New York Rangers host the season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN.
As teams hit the ice for the beginning of the NHL season, here’s what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s action.
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New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 9:59 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Rangers (-209)Underdog: Penguins (+172)Over/under: 5.5Rangers vs. Penguins game info and start timeDate: Tuesday, October 7, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPNLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rangers stats and trendsThe Rangers were 31-22 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.New York had a 6-5 record (winning 54.5% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -209 or shorter.The Rangers have a 67.6% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.New York and its opponent went over 5.5 combined goals in 44 of 82 games last season.The Rangers ranked 12th in the league last season with 255 goals scored (3.1 per game).The Rangers allowed 255 total goals (3.1 per game), ranking 19th in NHL action in goals against.The 37 power-play goals the Rangers put up last season (26th in the NHL) came via 210 power-play chances.Penguins stats and trendsThe Penguins claimed an upset victory in 23, or 37.1%, of the 62 games they played as an underdog last season.Pittsburgh was 3-9 last season when sportsbooks made them underdogs of +172 or longer on the moneyline.The Penguins have a 36.8% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Pittsburgh combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 51 of 82 games last season.The Penguins’ 242 goals last season (3.0 per game) ranked them 18th in the NHL.The Penguins gave up 287 total goals (3.5 per game), 29th in the league.With 57 power-play goals (on 221 chances), the Penguins were seventh-best in the NHL.