Washington Capitals at NY Rangers 2/4/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 02/03/2021 at 9:52 PM ET

The Capitals head to the game here after losing in their last game. The loss came against the Boston Bruins by a score of 5-3. With the loss the Capitals ended up dropping to a 6-1-3 record on the year overall.

The offense for Washington has been able to score at a clip of 3.47 goals per game. The power play for Washington has converted at a clip of 41.9% on the year. The defense for Washington has allowed 3.13 goals per game, but the penalty kill for the Capitals is killing off 73.1% of the power plays.

The Rangers in their last game on the ice was a win over Pittsburgh. The win for the Rangers moved them to a 3-4-2 record on the year. What is interesting for the Rangers is the win came with a final score of 3-1.

With the Rangers the offense is only getting 2.78 goals per game. The power play has converted at a clip of 15.8% on the season. Defensively the Rangers have allowed 2.78 goals per game, but have a penalty kill that is sitting at 79.4% on the year.

The Capitals come to the game here with a very potent offense and a defense that can play good as well. The Rangers for their part are struggling on the year and without much in the way of an offensive showing as well. Look for the lack of offensive production to show up in this game as the Capitals are able to pull off a good win in the game. Final Score Prediction, Washington Capitals win 4-2.

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