New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Preview & Prediction - 12/23/2025

Updated December 23, 2025


Updated December 23, 2025

The New York Rangers prepare to take on the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in an important game for both teams. Washington enters this game at home having dropped its last two outings and they will try to get back into the win column here against a Rangers team that is just a few points behind them in the Metropolitan Division standings. Before the puck is dropped in this contest, you can find my Rangers vs Capitals prediction here.
Pick: | Under 5.5 |
Confidence: | 5/5 |
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Player | Prop |
|---|---|
Tom Wilson (WSH) | Over 0.5 Assists |
Alexander Ovechkin (WSH) | Over 0.5 Goals |
Score Projection: Capitals 3 – Rangers 2
Win Probability: Washington 62%, New York 38%
Washington enters this game with the edge thanks to a deeper roster and more consistent offense. But I'm leaning toward the under as my best bet for this matchup. Look for the goaltending on both sides to keep both teams competitive in this game and for the under to ultimately cash when the final horn sounds in D.C.
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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