NHL · Saturday, 10 October, MSK · Capital One Arena

Washington Capitals — New York Rangers

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Model prediction and result

3:1Came true
Washington Capitals42%
Draw in regulation24%
New York Rangers34%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 3:1: the model's most likely outcome, Washington Capitals to win (55% incl. overtime), came true.

Washington Capitals are favourites: 55% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.2 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 48%.

Why

  • Washington Capitals are more dangerous in attack: 2.7 expected goals against 2.5.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Washington Capitals — New York Rangers2.7–2.5
Washington Capitals to win (incl. OT and shootout)55%
New York Rangers to win (incl. OT and shootout)45%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)48%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)52%

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Form

Washington Capitals

  • 08.10Pittsburgh Penguins5:3
  • 04.10away · Tampa Bay Lightning1:3
  • 03.10away · Carolina Hurricanes5:2
  • 15.04away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:1
  • 12.04Pittsburgh Penguins3:0

New York Rangers

  • 07.10New York Islanders5:2
  • 05.10Utah Mammoth4:2
  • 03.10away · Detroit Red Wings2:0
  • 02.10Tampa Bay Lightning5:1
  • 30.09away · Boston Bruins0:3

Head to head

  • 06.04.2026New York Rangers — Washington Capitals8:1
  • 31.12.2025Washington Capitals — New York Rangers6:3
  • 24.12.2025Washington Capitals — New York Rangers3:7
  • 13.10.2025New York Rangers — Washington Capitals0:1
  • 06.03.2025New York Rangers — Washington Capitals2:3 OT

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
1, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionCarolina Hurricanes861131–19+1213
2, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionNew York Rangers860227–14+1312
3, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionVegas Golden Knights860230–20+1012
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
22Nashville Predators622216–19-36

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →