New York got its second win of the season in a 3-2 shootout victory over Colorado on Tuesday night when Kevin Shattenkirk scored the deciding goal. Henrik Lundqvist had 31 saves and the Rangers have not allowed more than two goals their last three games. Now they face the Capitals, who seem to be having a Stanley Cup championship letdown as they have lost three of their last four while scoring a total of two goals their last two games against New Jersey and Toronto. Alex Ovechkin has been held without a goal the last two games and the entire offense has struggled. Braden Holtby gave up all four goals in the loss to the Maple Leafs and he'll be in goal tonight after allowing 13 goals his last three starts. Lundqvist is off to a good start this season with a sparkling 1.99 goals-against average and .939 save percentage. There is good value in the road team, so play the Rangers.
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NHL
New York at Washington
October 17, 2018
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on New York +227 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 3.27)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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