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    New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals

    NYR
    New York RangersRangersNYR
    19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
    3
    19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
    Final
    123T
    Rangers
    NYR
    		1113
    Capitals
    WSH
    		1236
    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
    6
    21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    WSH leads 2-1

    • Capitals
      1
    • Rangers
      0
    Game 1
    10/12
    • Rangers
      7
    • Capitals
      3
    Game 2
    12/23
    • Rangers
      3
    • Capitals
      6
    Game 3
    12/31
    • Capitals
      1
    • Rangers
      8
    Game 4
    4/5

    Game Information

    Capital One Arena
    Capital One Arena
    12:30 PM, December 31, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
    Washington, DC
    Attendance: 18,347
    • Referees:
    • Francois St. Laurent
    • Morgan MacPhee
    • Linesmen:
    • Dan Kelly
    • Libor Suchanek

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
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