The Tampa Bay Lightning (27-18-5) are seeking another win in their streak as they face the New York Rangers (31-16-3) in their second meeting this season on Wednesday, February 7, at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. The Rangers have a moneyline currently at -135, making them a favorite at home.

The Lighting have won their last three consecutive games and are now 4-1 in their last five. Their most recent success was a 6-3 outing over the New Jersey Devils, which also marked their third win in a row with the scoring differential of six goals to three.

Nikita Kucherov plays a pivotal role in how well their offense thrives, as well as placing in the top five for his efforts on offense in the league. He currently leads them with 32 goals (tied-4^th), 53 assists (tied-1^st), and 85 points (tied-1^st).

The Lightning get 3.48 goals and put up 30.2 shots per game. They have demonstrated a formidable power play performance with 47 goals scored and 25 conceded, leading to an impressive 29.9 power play percentage.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.28 goals and confront 29.8 shot attempts per game from their opponents, indicating a notable contrast from their offensive statistics. Furthermore, their penalty kill percentage stands at 81.1, marking it as a competitive statistic.

The Rangers are building a win streak of their own, as they have won their last two games and have gone 3-2 overall in their last five. Their most recent success was a 2-1 overtime thriller against the Colorado Avalanche.

Artemi Panarin is just as important to the Rangers as Kucherov is to the Lightning. He currently leads them with 67 points, 31 goals, and 36 assists.

The Rangers consistently achieve an average of 3.24 goals per game, firing 31.2 shots and showcasing a formidable offensive performance. Their power play is effective, scoring 41 goals and yielding 24, resulting in an impressive 27.0 power play percentage.

On defense, they permit an average of 2.82 goals and face 28.5 shots per game, maintaining a slightly favorable balance compared to their offensive prowess. With a robust 83.1 penalty kill percentage, their defense remains formidable.

Bookmaker unveils the most recent NHL betting odds, showcasing a situation where the New York Rangers enjoy a slight edge (-135) on their home turf. With both teams displaying considerable potential for victory, the game becomes a competitive showdown.

The Rangers won 5-1 in their sole meeting back in December of last year. The Lightning are 10-13-2 on the road, so look for this game to be closer than their first meet but the Rangers to win again.