New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 1/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: ABC

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (19-13-6) will take on the New York Rangers (26-11-2) on Saturday.

The New York Rangers were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-3 defeat against the Canucks in their last outing. New York recorded 2 mins in the box in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Rangers had an average offensive performance in this loss. For the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 42 shots they launched.

While playing at even strength, the Rangers have given up 92 goals while getting 95 on the offensive side of the ice. New York Rangers opponents have earned 115 power play opportunities (28th in the league) and have racked up 18 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have tallied 131 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have conceded 110. New York has taken 1,226 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.7%. For the season, they have tallied 54 points and their points percentage is .692. The Rangers so far have had 1,151 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .904. New York comes into tonight with 120 power play opportunities and they have scored 36 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 30.00%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Igor Shesterkin. During his career on the ice, Shesterkin has recorded 117 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .657. His save percentage sits at .921 during his 10,626 mins on the ice. Shesterkin has seen 5,481 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 5,049 saves. Opponents have been able to score 432 goals versus Shesterkin in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.44. He has a record of 115-51-15 and he has gotten the start in 178 games. Shesterkin has played in 183 games during his hockey career.

In their last outing, Washington went up against the Kings in a game where the Capitals took home the win by a mark of 4-3. They had 1 power play opportunity in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Capitals had 4 goals of the 34 shots on goal they tried.

The Capitals have 76 goals at even strength and 15 goals (31st in the league) while on the power play. Washington has attempted 1,054 shots (31st in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.63%, while allowing the opposition 1,189 shots. During this campaign, the Washington Capitals have earned 91 goals, 44 points, and a points percentage of .579. They have permitted 113 goals to be scored by way of 88 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 106 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 14.15%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.63% on their opponents 117 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.5%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Darcy Kuemper patrolling the crease. Kuemper holds a career record of 175-130-45 and has played in 377 games. Kuemper's quality start rate comes out to 55.0% and he has accumulated 197 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has a tally of 9,858 saves out of the 10,776 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .915. The opposition is averaging 2.59 goals/game and he has relinquished 918 goals overall. He has started in 358 games and his ice time sits at 21,306 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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