Washington Capitals at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2024-01-14 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 2 - 1 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 60.5%
WSH: 39.5%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.88
WSH: 3.02
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 52%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • NYR at home vs WSH: 5-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | NYR 8 - 1 WSH | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-12-31 | WSH 6 - 3 NYR | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-12-23 | WSH 3 - 7 NYR | NYR | WSH |
| 2025-10-12 | NYR 0 - 1 WSH | WSH | WSH |
| 2025-03-05 | NYR 2 - 3 WSH | WSH | NYR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 11 | 2 | 1.15 |
| 1 | WSH | 10 | 1 | 0.68 |
| 2 | NYR | 16 | 0 | 0.81 |
| 2 | WSH | 14 | 2 | 1.19 |
| 3 | NYR | 17 | 3 | 1.76 |
| 3 | WSH | 13 | 1 | 0.87 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.9
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 2 - 1 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.9 - 3.0
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