Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

The New York Rangers (26-12-2) will compete against the Washington Capitals (19-14-6) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

The Washington Capitals will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-1 loss to the Kraken in their previous contest . Washington compiled 2 penalty minutes in this game. The Capitals had a below average offensive outing in the loss. Moreover, they had 1 attempt on the power play but weren't able to score. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 26 shots they tried.

Washington Capitals opponents have earned 118 power play opportunities (28th in professional hockey) and have a total of 25 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have had 1,212 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .903. Washington has tried 1,080 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.5%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals have given up 92 goals while earning 77 themselves. Washington skates onto the rink with 107 power play chances and they have notched 15 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 14.02%. For the year, they have racked up 44 points and their points percentage is .564. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have earned 92 goals (31st in the National Hockey League) this year and have allowed 117.

The man protecting the net in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have tallied 922 goals versus Kuemper in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.59. Kuemper has been involved in 378 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .915 for his 21,366 mins guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall mark of 175-131-45 and he has gotten the start in 359 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Kuemper has accounted for 197 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .549. Kuemper has seen 10,799 shot attempts against him and has accrued 9,877 total saves.

In their last contest, New York faced the Blues in an outing where the Rangers ended up losing by a mark of 5-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this game and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Rangers converted 2 goals of the 42 shots on goal they took.

The Rangers have scored 96 goals at even strength and 37 goals (4th in the NHL) while on the power play. New York has tried 1,268 shots (13th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.49%, while allowing their opponents 1,171 shots. So far this season, the New York Rangers have a total of 133 goals, 54 points, and a points percentage of .675. They have permitted 115 goals to be scored by way of 95 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 123 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 30.08%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.19% on the other teams 119 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.2%.

Across the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin defending the net. Shesterkin has compiled a career record of 115-52-15 and has been in goal for 184 games. Shesterkin's percentage of quality starts sits at 65.4% and he has accumulated 117 quality starts in his professional career. He has tallied 5,064 saves out of the 5,500 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .921. Opponents are averaging 2.45 goals/game and he has allowed 436 goals in total. He got the starting nod in 179 games and has played for a total of 10,683 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington

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