In this article we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 29th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 5-2-0 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Washington allowed one goal in the second period and two goals in the third for the shutout loss. The Capitals out shot TB by a total of 32-21, won 58.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington was led by Dubois and Protas, who both had four shots on goal, while Lindgren stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Capitals defeated Philadelphia (2), New Jersey, Dallas, and Vegas on a five game winning streak. Washington has scored 3.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 8.7% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with three goals, six assists, and 14 shots on goal, while Charlie Lindgren is 2-2-0 with a 2.53 goals against average and an .895 save percentage. 

NY Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 6-1-1 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New York scored the first two goals in the game and they were able to hold off Anaheim’s late comeback attempt. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 33-32, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cuylle and Lindgren, while Quick stopped 32 out of 33 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Rangers lost to Florida by a score of 3-1, but did win the previous four games. New York has scored 4.25 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 88% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with six goals, nine assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 2-0-0 with a 1.51 goals against average and a .953 save percentage this year. 

Why the Rangers will beat the Capitals

• The Rangers have won each of their last eight games following a home win.
• The Capitals have lost four of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Rangers have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites following a home win.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Rangers’ last 10 games as road favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Capitals’ last 10 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last five Tuesday games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• John Carlson has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Capitals’ last 16 games as home underdogs.
• John Carlson has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• John Carlson has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last nine games.
• Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Prediction 

New York rolls into this matchup with a 6-1-1 record so far this season and they are one of the best teams in the NHL once again this year. The Rangers have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and they have two fantastic goaltenders. Washington has also started the season playing well, but their power play has been awful and I don’t think they can maintain this scoring pace. New York is the better team and I like them to pick up another win here.