<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Capitals come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Rangers.</li><li>We like the Rangers on the moneyline (-102)</li><li>The Rangers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Capitals Have What it Takes in New York?</h3><p>The Capitals fell to 39-14-8 after a 4-2 road loss to the Hurricanes. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score reached that number, resulting in a push. Washington was the underdog on the puck line.</p>

<p>Washington trailed 1-0 before Alex Ovechkin tied it up with 19:16 left in the first period. They took the lead with another goal just 33 seconds later, but the Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his seventh goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his second goal in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, with Duhaime adding 3.</p> <p>Washington managed 21 shots on goal but was scoreless after the first period. Dylan Strome earned his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd picked up his second assist on Duhaime’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal at 5:59 in the first period and three more after taking a 2-1 lead, including an empty-netter with nine seconds left. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington's defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal from Carolina.</p><h3>Will the Rangers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 31-26-4 with a 5-2 road win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including one at 16:37 in the third period to secure the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers, scoring twice, including his 9th goal on an empty net and his 8th on a power play in the second period. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his 1st goal of the season in the third period.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 this season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers gave up two goals, both in the second period, with the last coming just 8 seconds before the intermission. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers' defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.</p>

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