Washington Capitals at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2027-02-26 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 59.0%
WSH: 41.0%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.52
WSH: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 50%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYR
Dylan Garand - 6-6-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.52 GAA
WSH
Logan Thompson - 5-4-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.22 GAA
| Stat | NYR | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.000 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.892 | 0.866 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.917 | 0.955 |
| GAA | 0.00 | 2.39 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 61% • NYR at home vs WSH: 8-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | WSH 3 - 1 NYR | WSH | WSH |
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-02-26 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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