Washington Capitals at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2026-04-05 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 65.5%
WSH: 34.5%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.04
WSH: 3.46
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-04-05 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.