Rangers vs. Capitals Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4 on April 28

Sunday's NHL action includes the New York Rangers (55-23-4) visiting the Washington Capitals (40-31-11) at Capital One Arena. The Capitals are big underdogs (+160 on the moneyline) against the Rangers (-189) ahead of the outing, which starts at 8:00 PM ET on TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP, Max, MNMT, and MSG.

Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Sunday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

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Rangers vs. Capitals Game Info

• When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SN360, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP, Max, MNMT, and MSG
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

Prediction: Who will win the Rangers vs. Capitals game?

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Rangers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

• In its past 10 contests New York has gone 8-2-0 overall, with a 4-6-0 record against the spread.
• In its past 10 contests, New York hit the over five times.
• The Rangers have had an average of 5.9 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.4 higher than this matchup's over/under.
• In their past 10 games, the Rangers have scored 0.2 fewer goals per game than their average on the season.

Capitals Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

• The Capitals went 4-5-1 over its last 10 contests, including a 5-5-0 record versus the spread during that span.
• In Washington's past 10 contests, it has hit the over once.
• The Capitals have averaged a total of 6.0 combined goals in their last 10 games, 0.5 greater than this game's total of 5.5.
• Over their last 10 games, the Capitals and their opponents are averaging 5.3 goals, 1.9 goals lower than their season-long per-game average.

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Rangers Top Performers

• In 82 games for New York this season, Artemi Panarin has been a major contributor with 120 total points -- 49 goals and 71 assists.
• Igor Shesterkin has a 36-17-2 record between the pipes this season. He has allowed 141 goals (2.6 goals against average) while saving 1465 total shots for a .912 save percentage.
• Ryan Lindgren has a plus-22 to lead New York.

Capitals Top Performers

• Washington is led by Dylan Strome in terms of points, with 67.
• Washington goaltender Charlie Lindgren is 25-16-7, with a 2.7 goals against average and a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).
• Sonny Milano has the top plus-minus rating on the squad at +4.

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Rangers Injuries

Blake Wheeler: Lower Body (Out For Season), Filip Chytil: Upper Body (Out For Season)

Capitals Injuries

Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out), Ethan Bear: Personal (Out), Rasmus Sandin: Upper Body (Questionable), Nick Jensen: Upper Body (Questionable), Vincent Iorio: Upper Body (Questionable), Trevor van Riemsdyk: Upper Body (Questionable)

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