Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers NHL game to be played on February 5, 2025 on ESPN.

If ever there was a MUST game for the Rangers to win it's tonight's Garden clash with the Bruins. We're talking about the New Yorkers staying alive in a playoff race where even a point is insufficient.

Going into Wednesday’s game against the Rangers, the Bruins had a 5-0-1 record on their second night of back-to-back games. But Boston is now 5-1-1 after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Bruins at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Chris Kreider scored a tiebreaking short-handed goal with 8:06 remaining as the host New York Rangers rallied again in the third period for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

It doesn’t matter what the other teams do if we don’t win.’’ The Rangers did their part Wednesday, coming from behind with two goals in the third period to beat the Bruins, 3-2. Chris Kreider’s spectacular shorthanded goal at 11:54 of the third period broke a 2-2 tie after Zibanejad’s two-on-one pass hit the stick of Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy and ended up in Kreider’s skates.