Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds
Rangers vs. Capitals prediction and pick ahead of Tuesday's showdown between two of the best teams in the NHL. Can the Rangers keep up with their red-hot 6-1-1 start to the season or will the Caps take them down? Handicapper Matt McCuen gives us his pick.
Matt McCuen - October 29, 2024, 2:25 PM EDT
3 minRangers vs. Capitals Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds
The New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals meet from our nation's Capital tonight in what should be an entertaining game in the Eastern Conference between two of the better teams in the league.
New York begins this contest with a record of 6-1-1. Early in the season, New York has been one of the best teams in the NHL.
The Rangers entered the season viewed as one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. New York will attempt to reach the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Last season, the Rangers posted a record of 55-23-4.
The strong season led New York to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Unfortunately for the Rangers, they came up short, losing the conference finals in six games against the Florida Panthers.
Washington starts this game with a 5-2 record. That record currently places the Capitals in fourth place in the Metropolitan division.
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Odds
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: October 29, 2024
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN+
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Prediction
Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with six goals and nine assists. Left winger Alexis Lafreniere has had a strong start to his season with four goals and four assists. Defenseman Adam Fox has added eight assists.
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin already has a record of 4-1 with a GA/G of 2.16.
The Caps entered the season with a lot of question marks surrounding this team. Washington has reached the postseason in nine of the last ten seasons but few knew what to expect this time around.
Washington has been red hot lately, winning six of their last seven games.
Center Dylan Strome leads the Capital with nine points early in the season. Veteran Tom Wilson leads the squad with five goals early in the campaign. 23-year-old Connor McMichael has added three goals and five assists.
Lakeville, Minnesota native Charlie Lindgren represents a GA/G of 2.53.
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Pick
- Pick: New York Rangers ML (-150)
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Both teams come into this game red-hot.
New York has the upper hand tonight in the net, with Shesterkin expected to get the start. Shesterkin has been locked in early in the season and will be the x-factor in this game tonight.
New York will stay hot and earn a road win tonight.
