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The first game of the NHL Playoffs First Round will see the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals play on Sunday, April 21, starting at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, MSG, and MNMT. Bookmakers favor the Rangers in this matchup, listing them -238 odds on the moneyline against the Capitals (+195).
Rangers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, MSG, and MNMT
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, TVAS, MSG, and MNMT
- Favorite: Rangers (-238)
- Underdog: Capitals (+195)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Rangers and Capitals Betting Trends
- In 50 of 82 matches this season, New York and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
- Washington’s games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 42 of 82 times.
- The teams combine to score six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game’s over/under.
- These teams allow 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than the over/under for this game.
- The Rangers have won 69.2% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (45-20).
- The Capitals have won 26, or 41.3%, of the 63 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers’ 278 goals this season make them the seventh-best scoring team in the league.
- The Rangers have given up the seventh-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 226 (2.8 per game).
- With a +52 goal differential, they’re ranked seventh-best in the league.
- The Rangers have a 10.8% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking ninth in the league.
- The Rangers have shut out opponents six times. As a team, they are averaging 19.8 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) during that span.
- Defensively, the Rangers have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals’ 216 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 28th in the NHL.
- The Capitals’ 252 total goals given up (3.1 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
- They have a -36 goal differential, which ranks 27th in the league.
- The 10% shooting percentage the Capitals have compiled ranks 17th in the league.
- The Capitals have seven shutout wins this season.
- In the last 10 contests, the Capitals have gone 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 2.1 goals-per-game average (21 total) during that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Capitals have allowed 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s leading contributors with 118 points. He has 49 goals and 69 assists this season.
- Through 82 games, Vincent Trocheck has 25 goals and 52 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin has a record of 36-17-2. He has conceded 141 goals (2.6 goals against average) and recorded 1465 saves with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).
Rangers Player Props
- Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
- Vincent Trocheck Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
- Vincent Trocheck Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -125)
- Chris Kreider Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Chris Kreider Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145, Under Odds: -190)
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Washington’s Dylan Strome has recorded 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games, good for 67 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin’s 65 points this season, including 31 goals and 34 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
- Charlie Lindgren’s record stands at 25-16-7 on the season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 1304 saves with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Capitals Player Props
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
- John Carlson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- John Carlson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
Rangers vs. Capitals Injuries
- Rangers: Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season)
- Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out), Ethan Bear: Personal (Out), Rasmus Sandin: Upper Body (Questionable), Nick Jensen: Concussion (Questionable)
Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Rangers (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Rangers 4 – Capitals 2
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