New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Apr 05, 2026)

New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals — Apr 05, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: New York Rangers 59.9% • Washington Capitals 40.1%

Expected goals: New York Rangers 3.26 — Washington Capitals 3.24 • Median total: 6.0