Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction (Oct 09, 2026)

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers — Oct 09, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Washington Capitals 46.7% • New York Rangers 53.3%

Expected goals: Washington Capitals 1.57 — New York Rangers 4.07 • Median total: 6.3