Washington is No. 1 in the NHL in goals scored (3.59 per game) and shooting percentage, plus ninth on the power play. The Capitals come off a 5-4 victory over Ottawa with a defense that is seventh in penalty killing, fourth in goals given up (2.59 per game), and sixth in save percentage (.909). Washington has the best road mark (20-7-2) in the league. New York's offense is 19th on the power play, while the defense is 18th in goals given up (3.00 per game). Washington won the first two meetings this season, 7-4 and 5-3. Play Washington.
This pick was released to clients on March 05, 2025 at 1:26PM ET.
Washington at New York
March 5, 2025
1 unit on Washington -117 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.85)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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