Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round features the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals playing at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, April 28 on TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP, Max, MNMT, and MSG. The Rangers have a 3-0 lead in the series. The Capitals have +164 moneyline odds against the favored Rangers (-198).
Rangers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP, Max, MNMT, and MSG
- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
- TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP, Max, MNMT, and MSG
- Favorite: Rangers (-198)
- Underdog: Capitals (+164)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Rangers and Capitals Betting Trends
- New York and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 51 of 85 games this season.
- Washington has played 43 games this season with over 5.5 goals.
- The teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams surrender 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game’s over/under.
- The Rangers have won 70.6% of their games this season when they’ve been a moneyline favorite (48-20).
- This season the Capitals have been an underdog 66 times, and won 26, or 39.4%, of those games.
Rangers Stats & Insights
- The Rangers create the seventh-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 278 this season.
- On defense, the Rangers are one of the best squads in NHL play, conceding 226 goals to rank seventh.
- With a +52 goal differential, they’re ranked seventh-best in the league.
- The Rangers convert 10.8% of their shots, ranking ninth in the NHL.
- The Rangers have shut out opponents six times. As a team, they are averaging 24.2 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game this season.
- In their past 10 games, the Rangers are 8-2-0 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 3.3 goals-per-game average (33 total) during that stretch.
- Over on the defensive end, the Rangers have allowed 2.2 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 outings.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals have scored 216 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 28th in the league.
- The Capitals have conceded 252 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 16th.
- Their 27th-ranked goal differential is -36.
- The 9.9% shooting percentage the Capitals have amassed ranks 18th in the league.
- The Capitals have seven shutout wins 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 time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Capitals have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Rangers Key Players to Watch
- One of New York’s leading offensive players this season is Artemi Panarin, who has 120 points (49 goals, 71 assists) and plays an average of 20:07 per game.
- Vincent Trocheck is another top contributor for New York with 77 points (0.9 per game), scoring 25 goals and adding 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: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Artemi Panarin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
- Vincent Trocheck Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220, Under Odds: +170)
- Vincent Trocheck Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Chris Kreider Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- 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 recorded 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games (playing 17:57 per game).
- Alexander Ovechkin is a top scorer for Washington, with 65 total points this season. He has scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
- Charlie Lindgren has a 25-16-7 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he has 1304 saves, and has conceded 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Capitals Player Props
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140)
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145)
- 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), Trevor van Riemsdyk: 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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