The New York Rangers will host the Washington Capitals to begin the high-voltage NHL game on October 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
In the league, New York's penalty kill has been perfect at 100%, placing them first, while Washington's has suffered at 50%, placing them 31st. Additionally, the Rangers dominate the face-off circle, winning 58% of their draws (6th) while the Capitals only manage 50% (16th).
New York has been giving up just 1.50 goals per game (6th) compared to the Capitals' 3.00 (14th), and New York averages 2.00 goals per game (22nd), which is marginally better than Washington's 1.00 (25th).
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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals: Date and puck-drop time
The New York Rangers will host the Washington Capitals to begin the high-voltage NHL game on October 12, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Date | October 12, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Location | New York |
How to watch New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NHL Network
Streaming service: Fubo
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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals team news
New York Rangers team news
J.T. Miller has scored one goal and provided one assist for two points.
Igor Shesterkin has been recording a 1-1-0 record, a .985 save percentage, a 0.50 goals-against average, and one shutout.
New York Rangers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vincent Trocheck | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Washington Capitals team news
Tom Wilson has scored one goal and earned one point.
Logan Thompson has a .905 save percentage, a 2.05 goals-against average, and a 0-1-0 record.
Washington Capitals injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan McIlrath | Lower body injury | Out |
New York Rangers and Washington Capitals head-to-head record
The Washington Capitals have won three of the last five meetings between the team and the New York Rangers, indicating that they hold the advantage in recent meetings. Washington has demonstrated offensive strength with high-scoring victories, including a 7-4 win on January 4, 2025, and a 5-3 win on October 30, 2024, as well as a 3-2 victory over the Rangers on March 6, 2025.
The Rangers have previously replied with impressive displays of their own, winning 3-1 two days prior and 4-2 on April 29, 2024.
This trend suggests that the next game may be close, with Washington probably depending on their strong offense to overcome the Rangers' face-off strength and defensive tenacity.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2025 | Capitals 3-2 Rangers |
| Jan 04, 2025 | Capitals 7-4 Rangers |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Capitals 5-3 Rangers |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Rangers 4-2 Capitals |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Rangers 3-1 Capitals |