Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers Prediction: We like Washington to pick up two points

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers match will occur on January 4. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

On New Year's Eve, Washington defeated Boston 3:1 in their backyard but could not repeat the feat against Minnesota. The game went to a shootout, where the Capitals were less fortunate - 3:3 (regulation time) and 0:1 (overtime). Despite the loss, Spencer Carbery's men continue to lead the East. They have 53 points, two more than second-placed New Jersey.

It is worth noting the excellent form of Alexander Ovechkin, who has recovered quickly from a recent injury. The Russian forward has scored three goals in the last four games, cutting Gretzky's lead to 23 goals.

Peter Laviolette managed to break his losing streak. Remember, it was four games in a row with a combined score of 6:19. In their last outing against Boston, the Rangers put up an exemplary defensive performance, but their offense lacked creativity. The final score was 2:1 in favor of the New York club. The result saw the Rangers leapfrog their neighbors, the Islanders, and move into 14th place in the Eastern Conference. New York is five points from the Cup Final Eight, so there is still time for a comeback.

After the loss to Minnesota, Washington has been working hard on its defensive mistakes. We expect the hosts to play cautiously at the wicket in this match. The Rangers' attacking potential is lacking. In 37 games, They have scored 103 goals, the lowest of any team in the East. We like Washington to pick up two points in the division.