Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction 4/5/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers meet Sunday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Sabres, lost to the Devils, and play the Maple Leafs next. The Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games.

The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.18 goals per game and are scoring 17.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 31 goals, Dylan Strome has 37 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 214 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 80.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 137 goals on 1,530 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 65 goals on 569 shots.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers beat the Red Wings, lost to the Habs, and play the Sabres next. The Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 games.

The New York Rangers are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 24.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Mika Zibanejad leads New York with 33 goals, Adam Fox has 40 assists, and Artemi Panarin has 158 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 120 goals on 1,360 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 70 goals on 654 shots.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Capitals have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
• The Rangers have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a win.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games following a home win.
• The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last six road games when trailing after the second period.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 11 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Capitals have won five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in six of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Capitals at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents at Madison Square Garden when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Thirteen of the Rangers’ last 14 night games at Madison Square Garden following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the Capitals’ last 12 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Sunday games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 12 games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Adam Fox has recorded an assist in each of the Rangers’ last five home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Vladislav Gavrikov has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Tom Wilson has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last six games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Trevor van Riemsdyk has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.87).
• The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in save percentage this season (.904).
• The Washington Capitals rank 30th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (11).
• The Washington Capitals rank 5th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.25).

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction

The Rangers are doing a nice job in the spoiler role as of late, but they’re still a bad team with nothing to play for so I’m not sure how long it lasts. The Rangers have also been subpar at best at home this season. The Capitals played last night but got a massive confidence-boosting win in a blowout over the Sabres and they need to keep winning to stay in the playoff hunt. The Caps have been on an offensive tear over the last week. We’re getting a cheap price. I’ll take the Capitals for another win as they stay in the postseason race for another day.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Washington Capitals