New York at St. Louis

The New York Rangers are probably better off starting the season on the road. The New York media is tough to deal with, and there always seems to be extra pressure on the New York teams in every sport. The Rangers seemed to play tight last season at home, but that was not the case on the road where they won 25 times to just 14 losses. The Rangers made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last year, so they expect to get back again this season. St. Louis may have to answer some questions behind the net as Ryan Miller has gone to Vancouver, and we will have to see how that plays out. The Blues finished the season with four straight losses last year, and the Rangers got a strong taste of the Finals last season, and will be focused to get back. Take the Rangers.