With the playoffs quickly approaching, there may not be a hotter team in the NHL than the Washington Capitals. The Caps have won eight of their last nine games – a span that has seen Alexander Ovechkin and company outscore opponents 36-23. The Capitals will look to pick up back-to-back victories over the New York Rangers when the two teams meet in the nation’s capital Wednesday.
- Braden Holtby has surrendered at least 3 goals in 9 of his last 10 appearances.
- The Rangers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against the Capitals.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov has 3 goals and 7 assists during his current 5-game point streak.
The Capitals came out fast and hard against the Rangers on Monday, scoring all four of their goals in the first period – chasing starting goaltender Alexandar Georgiev within 17 minutes. The game also saw Evgeny Kuznetsov notch one goal and one assist, bringing his point streak to five games.
Henrik Lundqvist will be in nets for the Rangers with the four-time all-star looking to end his recent struggles. In Lundqvist’s last three starts, he has surrendered 11 goals while posting a lousy .885 save percentage. The Capitals will counter with Braden Holtby, who is dealing with his own issues in the crease. Holtby has allowed at least three goals in nine of his last 10 appearances while being chased early on three occasions.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Washington Capitals in this one found them earlier as -260 favorites on the NHL moneyline at Sportsbook. Betting the OVER/UNDER total instead? It was hovering near 6 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 3.6-2 result in favor of the Capitals today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Washington will face the 33-35-8 Rangers. In totals betting, the Capitals are 43-31-2 in OVER/UNDER betting so far this season while the New York Rangers are 42-31-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Capitals at No. 4 and the Rangers at No. 24 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals' No. 10-ranked offense (3.16 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.22 goals per game allowed. The Capitals power play has clicked at a 23.21% rate while the Rangers have a 82.53% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of New York's last 9 games
- New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
- Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Tampa Bay, Friday, March 30
Washington home to Carolina, Friday, March 30
