Rangers vs. Capitals NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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