Rangers Defeat Blues 3-1 at Madison Square Garden

What we said beforehand

The New York Rangers will face off against the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2026, in a matchup that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent performances and injury lists. The Rangers currently hold a home record of 7-7-1, while the Blues are slightly better at 7-6-1 on the road. This game marks the start of their series, which began on November 3.

In their last five games, the Rangers have struggled, recording one win against the Anaheim Ducks (5-2) and four consecutive losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-4), Ottawa Senators (7-4), Los Angeles Kings (6-3), and Edmonton Oilers (4-1). This gives them a recent form record of 1-4, with an average of 3.4 goals scored and 4.8 goals allowed per game. At home, the Rangers have a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with a current losing streak of four games, averaging 2.9 goals scored and 3.8 goals allowed.

Conversely, the Blues have shown more resilience, winning three of their last five games, including victories against the Vegas Golden Knights (6-2), Boston Bruins (4-1), and Detroit Red Wings (5-4). They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes (4-0) and Montreal Canadiens (2-0) during this stretch. Their recent form stands at 3-2, with an average of 3.0 goals scored and 2.6 goals allowed in their last five games. On the road, the Blues have a mixed record of 2-2 in their last four away games.

Historically, the Rangers have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Blues, winning both encounters in the current season. They defeated the Blues 3-2 at home on November 25, 2025, and followed it up with a 2-1 victory away on December 19, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the Rangers will be missing Sean Durzi due to an undisclosed issue, while Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno, Joonas Korpisalo, and Aidan Thompson are on injured reserve, with Shesterkin sidelined due to a knee injury. The Blues will also be without Colton Parayko (upper body), Logan Mailloux (hand), Torey Krug (ankle), Dillon Dube (neck), and Tyler Tucker (knee).

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, has set the odds with the Rangers favored at -120 on the money line, while the Blues are at +100. The spread is set at -1.5 for the Rangers, with a total of 5.5 goals for the game. The over is priced at -130, while the under is at +110.

As for the conditions of the game, it will take place at Madison Square Garden, a venue known for its electric atmosphere. Fans will be keen to see if the Rangers can break their losing streak at home and if the Blues can continue their positive momentum from recent games. Viewers should watch for Alexis Lafreniere, who leads the Rangers with 9 goals, and Adam Fox, who has 16 assists and 17 points. For the Blues, Jimmy Snuggerud leads with 8 goals, while Dylan Holloway has contributed 9 assists and 12 points.