Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Rangers

The Washington Capitals square off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, April 5.

We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -110 that the Rangers are able to secure a victory over the Capitals.

Washington Capitals claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 6-2 win occurred against Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena. Alexander Ovechkin racked up 2 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Logan Thompson had 37 saves (.949).

New York Rangers won their last game, beating Detroit Red Wings at home. It was a 4-1 win at Madison Square Garden. Gabriel Perreault managed a hat trick and Jaroslav Chmelar netted one of the four goals. Goalie Jonathan Quick had a great game and ended up with 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Caps who came out on top when they last played the Rangers. At Capital One Arena, a 6-3 win was recorded. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-3	3.5	.879	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-19-6	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 24.9 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 3.1 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.5%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, with Pierre-Luc Dubois recording 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.87 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

The Rangers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fox with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, while J.T. Miller is next in line after registering 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.71 GAA with a .901 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Step into Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for New York Rangers on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -110 available that the home team win this NHL encounter.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Capitals vs Rangers stats:

• Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

The Puck Line provides you with the opportunity to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Rangers and choose the odds that suit you.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jakob Chychrun Under 2.5 Shots -161

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals) has finished with Under 2.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Goal and this selection is available at -161.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 3 - 5 Rangers

The Rangers are available at +2400 to secure a 5-3 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Rangers

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Rangers

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Rangers

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Rangers

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+3300

Rangers

+3500

3-1

Capitals

+1900

Rangers

+2000

3-2

Capitals

+850

Rangers

+900

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Rangers

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Rangers

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Rangers

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Rangers

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+7000

Rangers

+8000

5-1

Capitals

+2400

Rangers

+2900

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Rangers

+1800

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Rangers

+2400

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Rangers

+1900

6-0

Capitals

+10000

Rangers

+12000

6-1

Capitals

+5500

Rangers

+6600

6-2

Capitals

+2900

Rangers

+3500

6-3

Capitals

+2800

Rangers

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Rangers

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Rangers

+4500

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Rangers

+11000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Rangers

+9000

7-3

Capitals

+5000

Rangers

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Rangers

+6600

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Rangers

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Rangers

+11000

8-4

Capitals

+11000

Rangers

+12000

8-5

Capitals

+13000

Rangers

+14000

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Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Both teams are priced up at -110, meaning that the sportsbooks are expecting things to be close. The implied probability is that New York Rangers and Washington Capitals are both equally as likely to win this game according to the latest Moneyline betting odds.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -100.

If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Capitals

-110

Rangers

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+130

Tie

+325

Rangers

+163

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-263

Rangers -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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Washington Capitals Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 26.9
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 26.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.9

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