New York Rangers versus Washington Capitals Pick Prediction NHL Playoff Game 4 Lines Odds Preview 5-8-2013

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The Washington Capitals will look to bounce back in their best of seven NHL playoff series in game four against the New York Rangers in their pro hockey game on Wednesday night.

Face off time from Madison Square Garden in New York City is slated for 7:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBC Sports Network.

The Game 4 NHL playoff odds have the New York Rangers favored by -140 odds with the return on the road underdog Washington Capitals at +129 odds. The goal total is lined at 5 goals.

New York cuts the Washington Capitals lead to 2-1 in this best of seven Eastern conference playoff series after their game three 4-3 home victory as a -143 betting favorite. The total flew over five goals.

It was 3-3 late in the third period until Derek Stepan netted the game winner for New York at 13:35 and pulled the Rangers within one game of Washington. It was a tightly contested game as no team had more than a goal lead in game three. Washington had nine more shot and won three more face offs than the Rangers. New York had six power play chances on Monday and converted once while Washington is 0 of 3 on the man advantage. For the playoff series the Rangers power play has been subpar at 1 of 13 conversions.