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New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 4, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 4, 2025 12:36 PM
The New York Rangers, seeking to snap their road losing streak, travel to Capital One Arena on Saturday, January 4, 2025, to face off against the Washington Capitals at 12:00 PM. The Capitals, leading the Metropolitan Division, look to build on their 1-0 series lead over the Rangers this season. This matinee matchup pits the Capitals' strong 12-4-3 home record against the Rangers' 9-10-0 road record.
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Current Odds

NYR
WSH
Over
6.5
-105
Under
6.5
+120
NYR
+1.5
+105
WSH
-1.5
+165
NYR
ML
+325
WSH
ML
-169

Rangers vs Capitals statistics

Stat Rangers Capitals
Goals For per Game 2.78 3.63
Goals Against Average 3.08 2.61
Shots per Game 29.9 28.2
Shots Against per Game 31.6 27.5
Power Play Goals 18 25
Power Play Goals Against 18 19
Short Handed Goals 5 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 349 330
Power Play Percentage 17.8 22.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 84.9 83.6

Washington Capitals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/2/25 vs Minnesota Wild L 4-3 SO
12/31/24 vs Boston Bruins W 3-1
12/29/24 @ Detroit Red Wings L 4-2
12/28/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 5-2
12/23/24 @ Boston Bruins L 4-1

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/2/25 vs Boston Bruins W 2-1
12/30/24 @ Florida Panthers L 5-3
12/28/24 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-2
12/23/24 @ New Jersey Devils L 5-0
12/22/24 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-1

Washington Capitals injuries

  • Martin Fehervary (D): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Ovechkin (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Lars Eller (C): Injured Reserve
  • Andrew Mangiapane (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Tom Wilson (RW): Day-To-Day

New York Rangers injuries

  • Igor Shesterkin (G): Injured Reserve
  • K'Andre Miller (D): Injured Reserve
  • Artemi Panarin (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Urho Vaakanainen (D): Injured Reserve
  • Brett Berard (LW): Day-To-Day

Rangers vs Capitals game info

Type Info
Venue Capital One Arena
Location Washington, DC
Puck drop Sat 12:00 PM
TV ABC

Rangers vs Capitals predictions

The New York Rangers are hitting the ice with a bit of a grudge and, hopefully, a fire in their skates as they face off against the formidable Washington Capitals. Artemi Panarin is an obvious standout to watch, even though there's a bit of concern with him being listed as day-to-day. Panarin, who has been a driving force with 16 goals and a tally of 39 points to his name, could be the game-changer should he lace up for the showdown. Equally critical is Adam Fox, who is leading the assists chart with 27, and his ability to orchestrate plays and set up scoring opportunities might just tip the scales in the Rangers' favor. But really, will the team’s road performance up their game? Only time will tell.

Flipping the ice, the Washington Capitals are undoubtedly a powerhouse, especially when supported by their home crowd at Capital One Arena. Even without the electrifying Alex Ovechkin, who remains sidelined due to injury, the Capitals are not short of talent. Let’s not forget Dylan Strome, who is holding the fort beautifully with impressive statistics of 30 assists and a whopping 41 points. Strome’s ability to thread the needle on the ice and create scoring opportunities makes him a key player to watch. The Capitals’ depth doesn't end here, showcasing a solid offensive and defensive coordination. Could this be another big win on their home turf?

So, the stage is set for an exhilarating faceoff, and if you’re trying to guess which way to lean, it’s a tough call. While betting odds might favor the Washington Capitals, given their solid home record and current standings, the Rangers could be wild cards if Panarin plays at his best. Their determination to end the road losing streak adds an extra layer of tension to this matchup. Are the Capitals too strong at home, or do the Rangers have a surprise up their sleeves? My call leans slightly toward the Capitals maintaining their home dominance, but in the world of sports, never count out a team hungry for redemption like the Rangers. What do you think?

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