New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 12/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+110) Capitals (-130)

Capital One Arena is the site where the Washington Capitals (19-12-4) will meet the New York Rangers (18-15-4) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this game has New York at +110 while Washington is sitting at -130. The total is 6.

The New York Rangers had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Flyers in their previous game. New York accounted for 15 penalty mins in this outing. The Rangers had a solid offensive output in this game. They also had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. For the game, they converted 4 of the 27 shots they attempted.

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New York Rangers opponents have 104 power play opportunities (17th in the NHL) and have come away with 20 goals in those chances. The Rangers so far have had 1,039 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .904. New York has tried 977 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. At even strength, the Rangers let the opposition score 80 goals while getting 77 as an offensive unit. New York has accumulated 88 power play chances and they have added 17 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 19.32%. For the season, they have recorded 40 points and their points percentage is sitting at .541. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have accumulated 94 goals (29th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 100.

The player in the crease for this game is Igor Shesterkin. The opposition has notched 744 goals versus Shesterkin in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. Shesterkin has participated in 303 contests during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .917 during his 14,595 mins in the crease. He has accumulated an overall record of 177-99-25 and he has started in 298 games. During his career on the ice, Shesterkin has tallied 187 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .628. Shesterkin has had 8,916 shots taken against him and has amassed 8,172 total saves.

In their last game, Washington went up against the Red Wings in a game where the Capitals took the defeat by a final of 5-2. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Capitals earned 2 goals of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

The Capitals have earned 97 goals at even strength and 15 goals (30th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Washington has tried 1,018 shots (13th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.00%, while allowing the opposition 966 shots. On the campaign, the Washington Capitals have 112 goals, 42 points, in addition to a points percentage of .600. They have granted a total of 89 goals to be scored by of a combination of 64 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 101 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 14.85%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.27% on their opponents 110 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.8%.

For the opposition you will find Logan Thompson patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per contest and he has yielded 420 goals altogether. Thompson's quality start percentage comes out to 63.0% and he has made 102 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has started in 162 contests and has racked up 7,799 minutes. Thompson has amassed a lifetime record of 101-46-20 and has played in 171 games. He has accounted for 4,421 stops out of the 4,841 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .913.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-130)

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