{"id":460072,"date":"2025-01-04T09:39:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T14:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460072"},"modified":"2025-01-04T09:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T14:39:33","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-4-new-york-rangers-vs-washington-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/04\/nhl-predictions-jan-4-new-york-rangers-vs-washington-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 4 New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the New York Rangers<\/a> vs Washington Capitals.<\/a> Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

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

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

Time:<\/strong> Noon Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> ABC; Sportsnet<\/p>\n

We open NHL predictions with the featured game between Metropolitan Division foes. The Rangers are likely to go with Jonathan Quick<\/a> in goal, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. New York is coming into this game with a 3-6 record against divisional opponents. Will Cuylle<\/a> has been a bright spot with 11 goals and 13 assists for the Rangers.<\/p>\n

Washington is expected to go with Logan Thompson<\/a> in goal for this game. Fantasy owners should note the early start time to set their respective lineups. The Capitals are 5-4-1 in the last 10 games coming into this one. Aliaksei Protas<\/a> has posted 16 goals and 16 assists for the Capitals.<\/p>\n

The Rangers did do well in Quick’s start last game. However, Washington should pick up the win.<\/p>\n

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

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports Sun; Fan Duel Sports West; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The second game of NHL predictions has the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> visiting the Los Angeles Kings.<\/a> Tampa Bay is slated to go with Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a><\/span> in goal for this one. The Lightning are 6-4 in the last 10, but lost the last two games. Nikita Kucherov<\/a> is continuing his great form with 17 goals and 36 assists for the Lightning.<\/p>\n

Darcy Kuemper<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Kings, who are riding a three-game winning streak. Los Angeles is 6-2-2 in the last 10 games heading into this one. Alex Laferriere<\/a> has posted 13 goals and 13 assists for the Kings.<\/p>\n

Both teams are talented, but the Kings should continue their momentum.<\/p>\n

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

Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; CBC; KHN; KONG; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The last game of this round<\/a> of NHL predictions has the Seattle Kraken<\/a> hosting the Edmonton Oilers.<\/a> Calvin Pickard<\/a> is the projected starter for the Oilers, who are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. Edmonton has also won the last two games entering this game. Leon Draisitl leads in goals (27) and points (56) for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Joey Daccord<\/a> is the likely starter for Seattle, which is 3-5-2 in the last 10 games. The Kraken average 2.9 goals and that’s 22nd in the league. Jared McCann<\/a> is first on the club in goals (13) and points (28) for Seattle.<\/p>\n

The Oilers are starting to turn the corner and are playing like one of the top teams in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Oilers win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets. Let’s focus on the featured game for some preferred props. On the Rangers side, go with Artemi Panarin<\/a> to get an assist at +115. For the Capitals, take Alex Ovechkin<\/a> to score at any point at +120. These odds are courtesy of Bet365.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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