This is a Free #NHL play on the #NYR.

The Rangers host the Flyers on Wednesday night, in a game featuring two clubs with a .500 record. New York sits two points higher in the standings by virtue of a few more overtime losses. The Flyers have had three days off since losing 6-3 in Montreal on Saturday, while the Rangers are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Monday.

Both teams will be looking to dig themselves out of a slump, but I like the Rangers chances on home ice. Philly has struggled on the road, with a record of 2-5, and goaltending continues to be a weakness for the Flyers. Ray Emery allowed six goals on just 28 shots in the loss to the Habs, and both Emery and Mason have a GAA over 3.00.

Henrik Lundqvist wasn't at his best against the Lightning, but he rarely follows up a sub-par performance with another stinker, especially on home ice. The Rangers rode him all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last year, knocking off the Flyers in the first round.

Philly is 3-13 in it's last 16 trips to New York, and I think we get a great price to back that trend tonight.

Take NYR.

GL,

Jesse Schule