New York Rangers at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions
2024-04-26 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 1 - 3 New York Rangers
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WSH: 51.1%
NYR: 48.9%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.14
NYR: 3.45
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • WSH at home vs NYR: 5-3
| 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 | WSH | 12 | 0 | 0.72 |
| 1 | NYR | 14 | 1 | 0.94 |
| 2 | WSH | 9 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 2 | NYR | 13 | 0 | 0.72 |
| 3 | WSH | 17 | 2 | 1.67 |
| 3 | NYR | 8 | 1 | 0.94 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 1 - 3 New York Rangers
Expected: 3.1 - 3.4
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