The St. Louis Blues head to Madison Square Garden on Nov. 24, 2025 as underdogs against the New York Rangers. Despite sitting last in the league, St. Louis brings an unbeaten record against New York this season. The 7 p.m. ET matchup features contrasting squads with vastly different motivations.
🔥 Quick Facts:
Blues are unbeaten vs. Rangers this season heading into Monday night
Rangers favored at -140 moneyline while Blues sit at +120
Game airs on MSG 2 and NHL Network from Madison Square Garden
Rangers allow just 2.65 goals per game, fourth-best defensively
Blues committed to 5 games on this road trip through the Northeast
The Unbeaten Blues Seek Another Statement Win
St. Louis shocked nobody when it swept the two-game season series versus New York last season. But this campaign tells a different story. The Blues sit 7-9-6 in the standings, dead-last in wins across the entire league.
Yet something changed when these teams met this year. The Blues haven’t lost to the Rangers in their matchups to date. That’s the kind of trend nobody expected from a basement-dwelling squad.
Pavel Buchnevich, a Blues forward, knows the New York building well. He spent five seasons with the Rangers (2016 through 2021), appearing in 301 games. His familiarity with MSG shouldn’t be underestimated. Plus, stepping into a hostile arena with literally nothing to lose might actually favor St. Louis psychologically.
Rangers Desperate to End Home Struggles
New York sits 1-8 at home. Let that sink in. The Rangers generate more quality chances than opponents but get outscored consistently at The Garden. They’ve been held back by terrible luck.
That luck should change Monday. Igor Shesterkin‘s 2.53 goals-against average ranks sixth-best among starters. The Rangers have recorded 9 wins when scoring first this season. Those supporting factors suggest New York’s time is now.
“The Rangers have generated 12 more high-danger opportunities than their opponents. Generally speaking, that is going to translate into good things more often than not.”
— Todd Cordell, Covers.com Betting Analyst
Head-to-Head Record and Betting Odds
Historically, the Rangers own the advantage against St. Louis. New York has won 88 of 159 meetings all-time. But this season’s matchups favor the visitor surprisingly.
Statistic
St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers
Record
7-9-6
10-11-2
Moneyline Odds
+120
-140
Goals For (Avg)
2.68 per game
2.48 per game
Goals Against (Avg)
3.64 per game
2.65 per game
2025 Season Series
Unbeaten
0 wins this year
The Over/Under sits at 5.5 goals. Most analysts favor the Rangers moneyline, pointing to St. Louis’ historically poor defensive metrics. The Blues rank 30th in save percentage and have been outscored 28-13 in games at Madison Square Garden recently.
Key Player Matchups and Statistical Edges
Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers in goals with 7 and power-play goals with 4. He’s registered points in 7 of 9 recent games. Meanwhile, Adam Fox controls play defensively, recording 17 takeaways and 38 blocked shots.
Artemi Panarin ranks first on the team with 20 points and has collected 13 points in his last 9 games. His two four-point performances lead the entire league. Rangers goalies have combined for a .907 save percentage, fifth-best in hockey.
For St. Louis, the matchup presents opportunity despite Vegas favoring New York. The Blues have found magic against the Rangers this season. Continuing that trend would represent a massive confidence boost for a struggling franchise fighting for playoff relevance.
What Factors Could Surprise You?
Home ice vulnerability: New York’s 1-8 home record makes them prime candidates for a letdown
Blues’ unbeaten streak: St. Louis has yet to lose this season to the Rangers
Rest advantage: Rangers worked overtime recently while Blues had rested
Veteran experience: Buchnevich brings MSG familiarity and confidence
Desperation factor: Both teams need wins for entirely different reasons
Can the Rangers Finally Break Through at Home?
The Rangers desperately need a victory on home ice. Their 1-8 record represents an almost historic slump. Yet statistically, they generate enough quality chances to warrant confidence. They’ve been unlucky, not bad.
Yet St. Louis provides a perfect storm puzzle for New York. The Blues sit last in the league with 14 wins total. That’s seven fewer than the second-last team. They’ve been outscored 19-9 in high-danger situations. Their defense ranks near-dead-last league-wide.
Analytics suggest the Rangers should win. Home ice historically favors consistency over one-season anomalies. Igor Shesterkin’s performance ranks among the league’s elite. And New York’s star power in Panarin and Zibanejad dwarfs what St. Louis brings.
Will the Blues‘ unbeaten record versus New York hold? History suggests unlikely. But sports thrive on unlikely moments. Think you know how this unfolds?
Sources
New York Rangers Official – Pregame notes and player statistics
Covers.com – Betting odds and prediction analysis
NHL.com – League statistics and game information
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