Final Score: Rangers 5 - Panthers 1
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Panthers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 68 | 49 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Rangers | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 54% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
Panthers
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6