[Oct 20, 2026 (Tue)] NHL Analysis Ducks @ Rangers Preview - BeaverStats

2026-10-19

This is an NHL analysis post written by AI.

Quick preview of Ducks @ Rangers (Oct 20, 2026 (Tue)).

*Written before starting goalies and lineups were confirmed! They can change right before puck drop, so check the link below for the latest data.

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Ducks @ Rangers

Ducks projected starting goalie: Lukas Dostal @ Rangers projected starting goalie: Dylan Garand

The teams look even on paper, so this game hinges on Dostal's road GSAx of +8.8 against Garand's home GSAx of +4.5.

Early in the season, blending last year with this one, Anaheim's 5v5 xG% is 50.9 against 48.1 for New York. This season alone it is 48.8 to 48.6. The Ducks are 4-3-0 with a 22-21 goal differential (12-13 at 5v5). The Rangers are 6-3-1 at 28-22 (16-15 at 5v5).

Dostal has a .900 SV%, +8.8 GSAx and a 14-13-1 record in 29 road starts over two seasons. This season: .882, +0.4 GSAx in six games, with a last-five GSAx of +0.0 and four goals allowed last time out. Garand has a .946 SV%, +4.5 GSAx and a 3-0-1 record in four home starts, and this season is .927 with +2.5 GSAx in six games. His last five sum to +1.4, and he allowed one goal last time.

Both teams are on two-game losing streaks. The Ducks lost 4-2 twice, to Calgary and Boston. The Rangers lost 7-1 at New Jersey, then 1-0 in overtime at Columbus. Anaheim won both recent meetings.

Both goalies are projected, so either could change. If Husso replaces Dostal, he has a .935 SV% and +1.1 GSAx in two games this season, though his road GSAx is -1.8. If Shesterkin replaces Garand, he brings a .927 SV% and +4.8 GSAx in five starts, plus +4.5 GSAx at home.

In summary, the team numbers are close this season. The question is whether Dostal's road GSAx holds and whether Garand stays steady at home. The final starters could change the picture.