The Washington Capitals open their NHL postseason on the road against the New York Rangers. Washington won their last three games and were 4-4-2 over their last 10. New York won their last two games and were 7-3-0 over the last 10. Washington put 2.63 goals per game which is 28th and they allowed 3.07 goals per game. New York is putting up 3.39 goals per game which is 7th and on the defensive end, they also rank 7th, giving up 2.76 goals a game. New York has won seven of the last nine games that Shesterkin has been in net. Washington and New York were 2-2 during the regular season. It is the playoffs and you will need to score goals. The Rangers have the better offense and goalie. Take the Rangers in this one.

Play on New York Rangers minus 1.5 goals. This is a 3% play.