Capitals vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Oct. 12

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The Washington Capitals (1-1) square off against the New York Rangers (2-1) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Capitals took down the New York Islanders 4-2 in their last outing, while the Rangers are coming off a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's contest.

Capitals vs. Rangers Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Rangers 4, Capitals 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-108)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 4.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

  • The Capitals were 9-10-19 in overtime matchups on their way to a 51-22-9 overall record last season.
  • Washington was 15-4-7 (37 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 13 times last season the Capitals ended a game with only one goal, they had a 1-10-2 record, picking up four points.
  • Washington scored exactly two goals in 13 games last season (2-9-2 record, six points).
  • The Capitals scored more than two goals 62 times, and went 53-3-6 in those games (to record 112 points).
  • In the 34 games when Washington recorded a single power-play goal, it went 21-10-3 to register 45 points.
  • In the 47 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Washington was 32-11-4 (68 points).
  • The Capitals were outshot by their opponent 43 times, and went 23-14-6 (52 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers had a 4-7-11 record in overtime games last season, and a 39-36-7 overall record.
  • In the 30 games New York played that were decided by one goal, it picked up 33 points.
  • Last season the Rangers scored just one goal in 12 games, and they lost every time.
  • When New York scored two goals last season, they amassed 12 points (5-8-2 record).
  • The Rangers scored three or more goals 50 times, accumulating 71 points (33-12-5).
  • New York scored a single power-play goal in 25 games last season and recorded 26 points.
  • When outshooting its opponent last season, New York was 17-15-2 (36 points).
  • The Rangers were outshot by their opponents in 43 games last season, going 19-19-5 to record 43 points.

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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)

Capitals Rank Capitals AVG Rangers AVG Rangers Rank
2nd 3.49 Goals Scored 3.11 12th
8th 2.79 Goals Allowed 3.11 19th
22nd 27.6 Shots 28.6 11th
10th 27.2 Shots Allowed 29.8 27th
14th 23.53% Power Play % 17.62% 28th
5th 82.01% Penalty Kill % 80.33% 11th

Capitals vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network
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  • Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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