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The Capitals host the New York Rangers tonight at Capital One Arena for the first of three games between the teams this season and the first meeting since their first-round playoff series in April. In 2023-24, Washington split the regular-season series with New York 2-2-0. The Capitals won both games against the Rangers at home by a combined score of 7-2, shutting out New York 4-0 on Dec. 9 at Capital One Arena and claiming a 3-2 victory on Jan. 13. Washington was the only team to shutout the Rangers in 2023-24. The Capitals are 117-101-18-8 all-time vs. New York and 12-3-0 in their last 15 home games against the Rangers.

The Capitals had their five-game winning streak snapped on Oct. 26 at Tampa Bay but have won three straight at Capital One Arena. With a 5-2-0 record overall, Washington is off to its best seven-game start to a season since 2015-16 (6-1-0). The Capitals, who went 3-3-1 through their first seven games of 2023-24, have 12 more goals for than they did at this point last season.

CAPITALS THROUGH FIRST SEVEN GAMES OF 2023-24 AND 2024-25 SEASONS

2023-24 (League Rank)

 

2024-25 (League Rank)

7

Games Played

7

3-3-1

Record

5-2-0

.500

Point Percentage

.714

2-2-0

Home Record

3-1-0

1-1-1

Road Record

2-1-0

14th in Eastern Conference

Place in Standings (by P%)

3rd in Eastern Conference

2.00 (30th)

Goals For Per Game Played

3.71 (7th)

3.57 (27th)

Goals Against Per Game Played

3.00 (T-9th)

Schedule & Availability

Today

10:30 a.m.: Optional morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

7:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. New York Rangers, Capital One Arena

TV: ESPN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Wednesday, Oct. 30

11 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Thursday, Oct. 31

10:30 a.m.: Optional morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Friday, Nov. 1

11 a.m.: Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Saturday, Nov. 2

2:45 p.m.: Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

5 p.m. – Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

24-25 Media Guide

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Latest Videos

Postgame | Spencer Carbery

Rasmus Sandin | September 29

Chris Patrick | September 19

Alex Ovechkin | September 19

Andrew Cristall | September 14

Ryan Leonard | July 6

Brian MacLellan | July 3

Ilya Protas | July 3

Andrew Cristall | July 3

Ryan Leonard | July 3

Caps Clips

Oct. 29, 2024

Dump ’n Chase: Caps Host Rangers in Homestand Opener / Caps Halloween 2024

Washington Post: Dylan McIlrath kept believing in himself. Now he’s embracing his moment.

AP: Washington plays New York, looks to extend home win streak.

The Hockey News – Washington: Why The Capitals Called Up Sgarbossa & What They Want To See From Him In Return To D.C.: 'Play Hard, Play Smart & Play Reliable' / Capitals Notebook: Sgarbossa Joins Mix As Lapierre Becomes Odd Man Out, Roy Making Progress / Capitals Debut Screamin' Eagle Gear, Lindgren & Thompson Break In New Setups / Capitals Recall Mike Sgarbossa From Hershey, Place Matt Roy on IR

TSN: Ice Chips: Rempe recalled by Rangers after brief absence (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Daily Faceoff: NHL power rankings: Lankinen has filled the Demko-sized hole in Vancouver so far (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Bleacher Report: The 8 Major Milestones NHL Players Can Reach During the 2024-25 Season (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)

Sports Illustrated: Boston College's Ryan Leonard Awarded Hockey East Co-Player of the Week

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | October 28

Monumental Sports Network: Caps Red Line | Capitals Rock the Red Carpet for 50th season / Caps Red Line S2, E3 | Rock the Red Carpet

Caps Radio 24/7: Caps This Morning with John Walton & Katie Florio: Today's Podcast

New York Rangers Clips:

New York Rangers: Rangers at Capitals: Pregame Notes

NHL.com: Panarin enjoying challenge of reaching new heights, setting standards with Rangers

The Athletic: Matt Rempe’s AHL stint, Gabe Perreault’s strengths, more: 13 Rangers observations / Alexis Lafrenière turned into a top-six player for the Rangers. Now he’s paid like one

New York Post: The Rangers’ latest baffling Matt Rempe move seems to be trying to solve a problem that doesn’t really exist / Matt Rempe’s lightning-quick Rangers return comes with critical development question / Rangers’ third-pair tinkering comes with ripple effect down roster / ‘World-class’ Jonathan Quick provides Rangers with NHL’s best goalie tandem

The Hockey News – New York: Matt Rempe Expected to Play Against Capitals After Short AHL Stint / Incredible But True Rangers Stories / Looking Backward At Barclay Goodrow, And How He's Been Replaced / Matt Rempe Is Back: Rangers Recall Rempe From AHL

Newsday: Matt Rempe is back with Rangers but could return to Hartford soon

LoHud.com: Projected lineup: Will Cuylle looks poised to make a jump for Rangers in Year 2