Washington Capitals at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2024-04-21 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 1 Washington Capitals
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 66.5%
WSH: 33.5%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.87
WSH: 2.27
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 17-12-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.45 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 20-16-4 | 0.913 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | NYR | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.942 | 0.904 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.906 | 0.700 |
| GAA | 2.51 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • NYR at home vs WSH: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | NYR |
| 2025-03-05 | NYR 2 - 3 WSH | WSH | NYR |
| 2025-01-04 | WSH 7 - 4 NYR | WSH | WSH |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 04:17 | NYR | Goal |
| 2 | 04:50 | NYR | Goal |
| 2 | 06:23 | NYR | Goal |
| 2 | 07:31 | NYR | Goal |
| 3 | 16:17 | NYR | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 66.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 1 Washington Capitals
Expected: 3.9 - 2.3