New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals prediction, odds, win probability, and matchup analysis for October 9, 2026

NHL matchup

New York Rangers at Washington Capitals

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October 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
Model favourite Washington Capitals at 60.2%
Prediction

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New York Rangers logo
Away team

New York Rangers

39.8%
Fair American +151
Fair decimal 2.51
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Home team

Washington Capitals

60.2%
Fair American -151
Fair decimal 1.66
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Team comparison

Season and recent form

Season overview
New York Rangers NYR
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH
77Points95
0.470Points %0.579
238Goals for263
250Goals against244
-12Goal differential19
W1Current streakW4
Road versus home
New York Rangers NYR road
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH home
41Games41
20Wins25
42Points55
6Goal differential30
Last 10 games
New York Rangers NYR
Metric
Washington Capitals WSH
6-4-0Record8-2-0
12Points16
36Goals for43
20Goals against33
16Goal differential10
History

Last 10 head-to-head games

New York Rangers NYR 4 wins
10 games reviewed
Washington Capitals WSH 6 wins
Total goals36 – 31
Goal differential +5 / -5
Goals per game3.6 / 3.1
Shots per game27.1 / 27.4
Date Matchup Score Shots Details
Apr 5, 2026
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at New York Rangers New York Rangers
1 - 8 21 - 32 View
Dec 31, 2025
New York Rangers New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
3 - 6 25 - 27 View
Dec 23, 2025
New York Rangers New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
7 - 3 21 - 32 View
Oct 12, 2025
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at New York Rangers New York Rangers
1 - 0 21 - 35 View
Mar 5, 2025
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at New York Rangers New York Rangers
3 - 2 26 - 17 View
Jan 4, 2025
New York Rangers New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
4 - 7 33 - 28 View
Oct 29, 2024
New York Rangers New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
3 - 5 19 - 46 View
Jan 14, 2024
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at New York Rangers New York Rangers
1 - 2 25 - 31 View
Jan 13, 2024
New York Rangers New York Rangers at Washington Capitals Washington Capitals
2 - 3 27 - 21 View
Dec 27, 2023
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals at New York Rangers New York Rangers
1 - 5 27 - 31 View
This matchup prediction is generated using playerWON’s machine-learning model, incorporating team performance, recent form, and home/away effects. View full model performance to compare results across games.