The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4) will aim to extend a four-game win streak when they play the New York Rangers (13-10-1) on the road on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which squad we pick to emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

The Penguins have gone 5-3-2 over their last 10 games, scoring 29 goals while giving up 34 in that period. On 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored eight goals (28.6%).

Rangers vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Rangers 4, Penguins 2.

Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-187)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers are -1-1 in overtime matchups as part of a 13-10-1 overall record.
New York is 5-2-1 (11 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Rangers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
New York has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (3-3-0 record, six points).
The Rangers have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 10-3-1 in those games (to record 21 points).
In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 5-3-1.
When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 6-3-1 (13 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 6-7-0 (12 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins have a record of 11-12-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-2-2 record).
The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 6-2-3 (15 points).
The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Penguins finished 5-10-1 in those contests (11 points).

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