New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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New York Rangers

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As the New York Rangers prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 28, 2026, both teams will be keen to secure valuable points as they jockey for position in a competitive NHL landscape. The Rangers have faced challenges recently, managing to win just 1 of their last 5 matches, suggesting a need to bolster their offensive consistency and defensive resilience. On the other hand, the Penguins have found some form, winning 3 of their last 5 games, indicating a more stable and effective performance as they capitalize on scoring opportunities.

From a tactical perspective, the Penguins’ recent success can be attributed to their aggressive forechecking and defensive structure, allowing them to create turnovers and convert them into scoring chances. Conversely, the Rangers will need to focus on tightening their defensive plays and enhancing their transition game to exploit any mistakes made by the Penguins.

According to bookmakers, the odds reflect the ongoing form, with the Rangers priced at 2.63 for a home win, while the Penguins are favored at 2.28 for an away victory. Our model suggests a 37% probability of a home win, a 23.4% chance of a draw, and a 40.2% likelihood of an away victory. Consequently, this matchup could go either way, emphasizing the unpredictability of ice hockey.

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NY Rangers
36%		 Draw
22.7%		 Pittsburgh
41.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Pittsburgh Penguins: 1.36% New York Rangers: 0.08%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.68 4.26 2.36
Pinnacle 2.63 4.16 2.28

Latest Results

26.02.26 New York Rangers – Philadelphia Flyers – 2:3 OT
05.02.26 New York Rangers – Carolina Hurricanes – 0:2
31.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 6:5
29.01.26 New York Rangers – New York Islanders – 1:2
28.01.26 New York Islanders – New York Rangers – 5:2		 26.02.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New Jersey Devils – 4:1
05.02.26 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
03.02.26 New York Islanders – Pittsburgh Penguins – 5:4 OT
02.02.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Ottawa Senators – 2:3
31.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 6:5

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 16 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Rangers won 2.
  • NY Rangers is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Pittsburgh has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Rangers won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 77:60. (average 3.9:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Rangers won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 32:23. (average 3.6:2.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 6:5
    11.10.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 1:6
    07.10.25 New York Rangers – Pittsburgh Penguins – 0:3
    23.02.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 3:5
    07.02.25 New York Rangers – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 56 35 3 9 9 216:140 85
    2 Dallas Stars 58 29 6 9 14 197:161 79
    3 Minnesota Wild 58 21 13 10 14 196:169 78
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 58 21 7 14 16 197:183 70
    5 Anaheim Ducks 57 19 12 3 23 191:200 65
    6 Utah Mammoth 58 23 7 4 24 185:161 64
    7 Edmonton Oilers 59 21 7 8 23 203:200 64
    8 Seattle Kraken 58 21 6 9 22 164:174 63
    9 Nashville Predators 58 20 7 7 24 173:200 61
    10 Los Angeles Kings 57 14 9 14 20 150:167 60
    11 San Jose Sharks 55 16 11 4 24 171:193 58
    12 Winnipeg Jets 57 20 3 8 26 163:177 54
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 58 17 5 9 27 156:189 53
    14 Calgary Flames 56 19 4 6 27 142:169 52
    15 St. Louis Blues 58 20 1 9 28 152:204 51
    16 Vancouver Canucks 58 12 6 7 33 151:213 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 57 29 9 4 15 207:147 80
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 58 27 10 6 15 202:167 80
    3 Detroit Red Wings 59 23 11 6 19 176:176 74
    4 Montreal Canadiens 58 21 11 9 17 202:191 73
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 57 26 4 12 15 196:170 72
    6 Buffalo Sabres 58 27 6 6 19 197:177 72
    7 Boston Bruins 58 25 8 5 20 199:184 71
    8 New York Islanders 59 22 11 5 21 173:165 71
    9 Washington Capitals 60 25 5 7 23 192:178 67
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 57 20 9 7 21 181:181 65
    11 Ottawa Senators 58 22 6 8 22 192:186 64
    12 Florida Panthers 58 24 6 3 25 179:192 63
    13 Philadelphia Flyers 58 18 8 11 21 171:185 63
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 59 19 8 9 23 191:203 63
    15 New Jersey Devils 59 18 10 2 29 148:181 58
    16 New York Rangers 58 14 8 7 29 153:183 51

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.88 (21.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.5 (15.12%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 7.5 (11.09%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.75%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.56%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.04%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.62%)

    8. Florida Panthers: 26 (3.2%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 35 (2.38%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 37.5 (2.22%)

    12. Buffalo Sabres: 38.5 (2.16%)

    13. Washington Capitals: 48.5 (1.71%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 48.5 (1.71%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 61 (1.36%)

    16. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Toronto Maple Leafs: 71.5 (1.16%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)

    20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 78.5 (1.06%)

    21. Boston Bruins: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 201 (0.41%)

    23. New Jersey Devils: 201 (0.41%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 226 (0.37%)

    25. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.37%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Philadelphia Flyers: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.09%)

    29. Chicago Blackhawks: 876 (0.09%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 1001 (0.08%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)

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