New York at Chicago

A pair of dynamite defensive teams square off. The New York Rangers are on a 9-2-1 run anchored by great defense, third in the NHL in goals allowed and 10th in penalty killing. They are well rested since a 2-1 loss at Detroit Wednesday, part of a 9-4-2 run UNDER the total against a team with a winning record. The UNDER is also 16-6-7 when the Rangers are playing on three or more days rest. Chicago is second in the NHL in goals allowed and third in penalty killing. They are off a 2-1 win over Edmonton, part of a 3-1-1 run UNDER. Chicago is 16-5-6 UNDER the total against the Eastern Conference. And when these talented teams meet, the UNDER is 8-3, including 5-1 UNDER the total in Chicago. Play this one the total.