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The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals Tuesday in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, TVAS, SNE, SNO, and SNW. The Rangers hold a 1-0 advantage in the series. The Capitals are underdogs (+235) against the Rangers (-290).
Rangers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, TVAS, SNE, SNO, and SNW
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN, TVAS, SNE, SNO, and SNW
- Favorite: Rangers (-290)
- Underdog: Capitals (+235)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Rangers and Capitals Betting Trends
- New York and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 50 of 83 games this season.
- Washington has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 42 of 83 games this season.
- The teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’s total.
- These two teams surrender 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than the over/under for this game.
- The Rangers have put together a 46-20 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
- This season the Capitals have been an underdog 64 times, and won 26, or 40.6%, of those games.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers’ 278 goals this season make them the seventh-best scoring team in the NHL.
- The Rangers are ranked seventh in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 226 total goals (2.8 per game).
- The team’s goal differential is seventh-best in the league at +52.
- The Rangers shoot 10.8% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.
- The Rangers have earned six shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 19.8 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Rangers have secured 85.0% of the possible points with a 7-3-0 record.
- They have averaged 3.6 goals per game (36 total) during that stretch.
- On the defensive end, the Rangers have allowed 2.6 goals per game (26 total) in those 10 outings.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals’ 216 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 28th in the NHL.
- The Capitals have allowed 3.1 goals per game, 252 total, which ranks 16th among NHL teams.
- Their 27th-ranked goal differential is -36.
- The 10% shooting percentage the Capitals have amassed ranks 17th in the league.
- The Capitals have seven shutout wins this season.
- In the last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
- They have put up 20 goals over that span.
- On the defensive end, the Capitals have given up 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- A major offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has scored 118 points in 82 games (49 goals and 69 assists).
- Vincent Trocheck is contributing with 77 points (25 goals, 52 assists).
- Igor Shesterkin has a record of 36-17-2. He has conceded 141 goals (2.6 goals against average) and racked up 1465 saves with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).
Rangers Player Props
- Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Vincent Trocheck Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
- Vincent Trocheck Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Chris Kreider Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Chris Kreider Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
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 is a key contributor for Washington, with 65 total points this season. He has scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
- Washington’s Charlie Lindgren is 25-16-7 this season, compiling 1304 saves and allowing 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Capitals Player Props
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124)
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: Upper Body (Questionable), Vincent Iorio: Upper Body (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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