12/13 NHL: Vancouver at NY Rangers

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They say revenge is best served cold. The Canucks can put payback on the menu Tuesday, recalling their 4-3 loss back on February 2, 2004, when they face the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Sporting a 18-9-2 overall record and a 5-7-2 mark within the division, the Canucks aim to knock the Rangers (7-2-2 in the division) for a loss.

Oddsmakers like the Rangers in this one, opening the line at 135 in favor of N.Y. Rangers. They are 20-8-4 this season, while the Canucks are 18-9-2.

Last time out, the Canucks defeated the Senators 3-2 as 130 underdogs. That contest went under the closing total.

Tom Renney's team was busy last game winning against St. Louis 5-4 as 180 favorites. The 9 goals sent that game over the total of 6.

Some trends to consider:
Vancouver is 3-5-1 OU in its last 9 games
Vancouver is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against New York
Vancouver is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
New York is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 5 to 6 goals
New York is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Vancouver
New York is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games
New York is 1-12-0 OU in its last 13 at home

Next up:
Vancouver at Philadelphia, Thursday, December 15
N.Y. Rangers home to Colorado, Sunday, December 18