New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 4/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (-180) Capitals (+145)

The New York Rangers are en route to Capital One Arena on Friday where they will take on the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their 1st round series. New York leads the series 2-0. The moneyline on this game has the Rangers at -180 and the Capitals are sitting at +145. The over/under is 7.

The New York Rangers came out of Game 2 feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-3 victory against the Capitals. New York had 10 penalty mins in this matchup. The Rangers had a solid offensive output in the victory. Additionally, they had 6 power play tries and were able to score 2 goals. For the matchup, they scored on 4 of the 27 shots they attempted.

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When playing at even strength, the Rangers have allowed the opponent to score 190 goals while getting 213 on offense. New York Rangers opponents have tallied 232 power play opportunities (26th in the NHL) and have come away with 36 goals in those attempts. Regarding their scoring, the New York Rangers have notched 278 goals (7th in hockey) for the season and have surrendered 226. New York has taken 2,582 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.8%. For the current season, they sit with 114 points and their points percentage is sitting at .695. The Rangers so far have had 2,418 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .907. New York has accumulated 246 power play opportunities and they have added 65 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 26.42%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Igor Shesterkin. Throughout his time in hockey, Shesterkin has 134 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .644. His save percentage is .921 during his 12,428 minutes guarding the cage. Shesterkin has had 6,358 shots against him and has accrued 5,855 total saves. The opposition has notched 503 goals versus Shesterkin in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.43. He has a record of 135-59-17 and he was named the starter in 208 games. Shesterkin has taken the ice for 213 games during his pro hockey career.

In Game 2, Washington had 5 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and earned 2 out of those tries. The Capitals tallied 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they attempted.

On the year, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 216 goals, 91 points, and a points percentage of .555. They have granted a total of 252 goals to be scored by way of 203 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. The Capitals have scored 169 goals at even strength and 47 goals (21st in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 228 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 20.61%. Washington has tried 2,172 shots (30th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.94%, while allowing their opponents 2,503 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 78.97% on the other teams 233 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.9%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Charlie Lindgren in the crease. His opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per game and he has surrendered 290 goals altogether. Lindgren's quality start percentage is 58.8% and he has accumulated 60 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 102 games and has played 6,231 mins. Lindgren has compiled a lifetime record of 53-39-12 and has participated in 110 contests. He has tallied 2,883 saves out of the 3,173 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .909.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (-180)

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