The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals face off in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Capital One Arena on Friday, April 26, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, SN360, TVAS, Max, MNMT, and MSG. The Rangers are ahead in the series 2-0. Bookmakers favor the Rangers in this matchup, giving them -175 odds on the moneyline against the Capitals (+145).
Rangers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, SN360, TVAS, Max, MNMT, and MSG
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, SN360, TVAS, Max, MNMT, and MSG
- Favorite: Rangers (-175)
- Underdog: Capitals (+145)
- 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 51 of 84 games this season.
- Washington has played 43 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
- These teams average a combined six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game’s over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams score 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game’scontest’s total.
- The Rangers have compiled a 47-20 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
- This season the Capitals have won 26 of the 65 games, or 40.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers offense’s 278 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked seventh in the NHL this year.
- The Rangers are ranked seventh in league action for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 226 total goals (2.8 per game).
- The squad has the league’s seventh-best goal differential at +52 this season.
- The Rangers have a 10.8% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking ninth in the NHL.
- The Rangers have earned six shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 24.2 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
- They have scored 32 goals over that stretch.
- Over on the defensive end, the Rangers have allowed 24 goals (2.4 per game) over 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 conceded (3.1 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
- Their 27th-ranked goal differential is -36.
- The Capitals’ collective 9.9% shooting percentage ranks 18th in the league.
- The Capitals have shut out their opponent seven times this season.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Capitals have gone 4-5-1 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 2.1 goals per game (21 total) during that stretch.
- On the defensive end, the Capitals have allowed 24 goals (2.4 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- Artemi Panarin is one of New York’s top contributors with 120 points. He has 49 goals and 71 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 allowed 141 goals (2.58 goals against average) and recorded 1465 saves.
Rangers Player Props
- Artemi Panarin Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Vincent Trocheck Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Vincent Trocheck Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
- Chris Kreider Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
- Chris Kreider Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his club with 67 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games (playing 17:57 per game).
- Alexander Ovechkin is key for Washington’s attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 31 goals and 34 assists through 79 games.
- Washington’s Charlie Lindgren is 25-16-7 this season, amassing 1304 saves and permitting 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
Capitals Player Props
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- John Carlson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- John Carlson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
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:
Capitals (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Rangers 4 – Capitals 3
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