The Rangers get a visit from the Washington Capitals in hockey action on Saturday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Supporters of the Capitals have seen them go 41-32-8 so far this season, while the Rangers are at 51-23-7. In totals betting, the Rangers are 32-31-18, while the Capitals are 40-37-4.



View Washington vs NY Rangers Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The Rangers sit at No. 7 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Capitals sit at a No. 18 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits New York's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game, against a Capitals defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.8 goals allowed. The Rangers power play is averaging 15.9% while the Capitals defense kills off 81.4% of their penalties.

Washington won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Panthers on April 5. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, New York was a 5-2 loser on the road against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -168 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.


Washington Capitals Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

New York Rangers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

A few Capitals at Rangers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
NY Rangers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against Washington