The Washington Capitals are off to the road in Game 1 to play the New York Rangers in an NHL playoff pro hockey game slated for Thursday April 30th. br br Start time from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 7:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by NBC Sports Network. br br The Game 1 odds from this game have the home team New York Rangers the -170 wagering favorite with the return on the underdog Washington Capitals at +150 odds. The goal total is lined at five goals.