{"id":440178,"date":"2024-04-23T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=440178"},"modified":"2024-04-23T14:56:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T18:56:45","slug":"nhl-predictions-april-23-w-washington-capitals-vs-new-york-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/04\/23\/nhl-predictions-april-23-w-washington-capitals-vs-new-york-rangers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: April 23 w\/ Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Washington Capitals<\/a> vs New York Rangers.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs roll on.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Capitals 0-1 Rangers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, TVAS, SN East, SNO, SN West; Sportsnet<\/p>\n

Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Capitals trying to rebound against the Rangers. Charlie Lindgren<\/a> is the expected starter for Washington, but always check social media<\/a> before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Capitals got their only goal from Martin Fehervary<\/a>, as the Blueshirts broke through in the second period. Alex Ovechkin<\/a> was held without a shot in a post-season game for the first tie in a long time. However, don’t expect that to be the case again.<\/p>\n

Igor Shesterkin<\/a> is the likely starter for the Rangers, who used a dominant second period to grab Game 1. New York’s fourth line paced the team with Matt Rempe<\/a> getting a goal and Barclay Goodrow<\/a> getting two assists. Chris Kreider<\/a> put a cap on things with a franchise playoff-record 41st goal. The Rangers showed they won’t be pushed around by the Caps.<\/p>\n

Expect Washington make adjustments, but the Rangers should get Game 2.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Rangers win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Lightning 0-1 Panthers<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN2, SN 360, TVAS<\/p>\n

The Battle of Florida is the second game of our NHL predictions between the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> and Florida Panthers<\/a>. Tampa Bay made it interesting in the later stages, but Florida walked away with the win. Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> is the confirmed starter for the Lightning, who are looking to bring home ice back to Tampa. Brandon Hagel<\/a> and Steven Stamkos<\/a> each tallied for the Lightning in the series-opener.
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Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the projected starter for the Panthers, who got a goal and an assists from Matthew Tkachuck and two assists from Aleksander Barkov<\/a>. Florida showed all the tools in Game 1 that made it a Stanley Cup finalist last season. Sam Reinhart<\/a> and Carter Verhaeghe<\/a> each added goals in the first game of the series for the Panthers.<\/p>\n

This one is expected to go at least six or seven games. Tampa Bay should bounce back.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Lightning win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Avalanche 0-1 Jets<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN, CBC, TVAS, Alititude<\/p>\n

Game 1 was a wild one between the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> and Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is the likely starter despite a shaky first game for the Avalanche. Many people probably didn’t take the over in this game between two solid defensive clubs. Cale Makar<\/a> tallied a goal and two assists in the series-opener for the Avalanche.<\/p>\n

Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the probable starter in net for the Jets, who reeled off seven goals in the opener. Team captain Adam Lowry<\/a> and Kyle Connor<\/a> each notched a pair of goals for the Jets, who can take good signs after their stagnant offence scored. However, the team needs to tighten things up if they want to get a 2-0 series lead.<\/p>\n

Both teams should go back to the norm after an offensive outburst. However, the Jets get the series lead.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Jets win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks<\/h3>\n

Series Head-to-Head: Predators 0-1 Canucks<\/h4>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN2, Sportsnet, TVAS, BSSO<\/p>\n

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Nashville Predators<\/a> trying to get one game from the Vancouver Canucks.<\/a> Juuse Saros<\/a> is the projected starter for the Predators, who hung with the Canucks for most of the game. Jason Zucker<\/a> and Ryan O’Reilly<\/a> each scored in the first game.<\/p>\n

Thatcher Demko<\/a> is the likely starter for the Canucks, who got two goals from Dakota Joshua<\/a> in the third period. Vancouver really buckled down in the latter stages to secure the win.<\/p>\n

Both teams can play solid defence, but Nashville evens things up.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Predators win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Wendell Cruz – USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n

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