Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction, 3/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-122) Rangers (+102)

Madison Square Garden is where the New York Rangers (31-26-4) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (39-14-8) on Wednesday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Capitals at -122 while the Rangers are sitting at +102. The total is set at 6.

The Washington Capitals had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Senators their last time out. Washington had 19 minutes in the box for this game. The Capitals had a impressive offensive outing in this game. In addition, they had 4 power play chances and notched 1 goal. For the matchup, they scored on 4 out of the 41 shots they attempted.

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Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 179 power play opportunities (11th in pro hockey) and have tallied 33 goals in those chances. The Capitals have had 1,675 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .906. Washington has taken 1,684 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.0%. When at even strength, the Capitals have conceded 125 goals while having 178 when they are on offense. Washington has accounted for 173 power play opportunities and they have tallied 41 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 23.70%. For the current campaign, they have earned 86 points and their points percentage sits at .705. In reference to scoring goals, the Washington Capitals have earned 219 goals (1st in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 158.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has played in 137 games throughout his professional hockey career. He has a mark of 66-49-15 and got the start in 129 games. Opponents have been able to score 361 goals against Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.44. Lindgren has had 3,857 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,496 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .906 for his 6,297 mins on the ice. In his career, Lindgren has recorded 74 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .574.

When they were on the ice last, New York faced off against the Islanders in a game where the Rangers took home the win by a mark of 4-0. They had 2 chances on the power play in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Rangers converted 4 goals of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Rangers have accumulated 154 goals at even strength and 32 goals (22nd in hockey) while on the power play. New York has put up 1,788 shots (8th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.40%, while allowing their opponents 1,850 shots. During this campaign, the New York Rangers have 186 goals, 66 points, as well as a points percentage of .541. They have permitted 183 goals to be scored by of a combination of 152 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 157 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.38%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 82.68% on their oppositions 179 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.1%.

For the opposition you will find Igor Shesterkin defending the net. He has accounted for 7,001 stops out of the 7,623 shots tried, giving him a rate of .918. Shesterkin is the owner of a lifetime record of 156-80-19 and has been in net for 257 games. He has made the start in 252 games and has been on the ice for 12,531 mins. Shesterkin's rate of quality starts sits at 63.5% and he has 160 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.98 goals per game and he has conceded 622 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-122)

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