Rangers vs Capitals Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

On Saturday, the New York Rangers look for a second consecutive victory when visiting the Washington Capitals. New York is 17-19-1 with 35 points and 7th in the Metropolitan Division. New York defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night snapping a four-game losing streak. New York’s Brett Berard and Mika Zibanejad each scored in the first period and the Rangers held on down the stretch. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Artemi Panarin leads New York in goals scored with 16 and points with 39. Adam Fox is the leader in assists with 27. In goal, Igor Shesterkin is 11-15-1 with a goals-against average of 3.10 and a save percentage of .906. New York's goals-for average is 2.78 and its goals-against average is 3.08. New York's power play is 23rd and its penalty kill is third.

The Washington Capitals looked to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the New York Rangers. Washington is 25-10-3 with 53 points and first in the Metropolitan Division, two points ahead of the New Jersey Devils. Washington was defeated by the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night and has lost three of the last five.

Alex Ovechkin is leading Washington in goals scored with 18. Dylan Strome leads the Capitals in assists with 30 and points with 41. In goal, Logan Thompson is 15-2-2 with a goals-against average of 2.30 and a save percentage of .918. Washington's goals-for average is 3.63 and its goals-against average is 2.61. Washington's power play is 14th and its penalty kill is sixth.

The Washington Capitals are coming off of a loss to Minnesota but will bounce back at home when hosting New York and pick up a victory but the play here is UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in six of New York's last eight and in six of Washington's last at nine. Washington goalie Logan Thompson has a 2.30 goals-against average and New York's Igor Shesterkin has a 3.10 goals-against average. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win but our best play is UNDER 4-2.