Capitals vs Rangers Prediction, Preview, Odds and Picks, Dec. 27

Neither the Capitals nor the Rangers were clicking on all cylinders earlier in the season. In December, they are fourth and fifth in points percentage in NHL. New York is third and the Caps are eighth in goals scored per game. Washington is hoping to have winger T.J. Oshie return after he's been out for the last three games.

Neither the Capitals nor the Rangers were clicking on all cylinders earlier in the season. In December, they are fourth and fifth in points percentage in NHL. New York is third and the Caps eighth in goals scored per game. Washington is hoping to have winger T.J. Oshie return after he missed the last three games. The Rangers are hot offensively despite averaging less than 30 shots on goal over their last 11 games, while Washington has five road wins in a row.

Alexander Ovechkin scored twice in a win over Winnipeg to move past Gordie Howe into second place on the NHL career scoring list. Oviachkin has scored in seven of his last eight games and has nine goals and nine assists in 12 December games. Washington is 2-1 in December when Ovchkon doesn't score.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal on Friday night.

The Rangers have won four home games in a row. Vincent Trocheck has led the way with three goals, seven points and a +4 rating. K’Andre Miller has been on the ice for eight Ranger even-strength goals. Igor Shesterkin has won all four games, but has a substandard save percentage of just .889.

Capitals and Rangers meet on December 27. The Rangers won the last two games last season. Washington won all three previous meetings. Alexis Lafreniere and Chris Kreider scored twice in the three games. Alex Ovechkin had three goals and two assists. Evgeny Kuznetsov had five assists in that game.

Capitals vs Rangers is a Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers are playing each other on December 27th. The over is currently at six. New Yorkers are the favorite, while Washington is the underdog. The implied probability is 60% for the Capitals to win.