The New York Rangers hit the road, heading south to take on the Washington Capitals on Tuesday evening.
The Rangers enter this matchup fresh off a 2-1 victory at home against Anaheim on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Capitals struggled offensively in their last outing, falling 3-0 to Tampa Bay on the road.
Over their last 10 meetings, New York has dominated with an 8-2 record, including a four-game sweep of Washington in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, finishing with a 4-2 win on the road in their most recent clash on April 28, 2024.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Washington Capitals vs the New York Rangers NHL game, plus plenty more.
Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers: Date and puck-drop time
The Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers will lock horns against each other in a highly anticipated NHL game on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., United States.
| Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
How to watch Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming service: ESPN+
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How to listen to live commentary of Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers team news
Washington Capitals team news & key players
The Washington Capitals recently picked up a win over the Flyers but were outmatched by the Lightning. They will go on to face the Canadiens and Blue Jackets next. The Capitals are averaging 3.71 goals per game and scoring on just 8.7% of their power play chances.
Tom Wilson leads Washington with five goals, Dylan Strome has added six assists, and Alex Ovechkin has recorded 21 shots on goal. On defense, Washington is conceding an average of three goals per game and effectively killing 83.3% of opponents’ power plays. Charlie Lindgren has given up 10 goals on 95 shots, while Logan Thompson has allowed 10 goals on 86 shots.
New York Rangers team news & key players
The New York Rangers recently defeated the Ducks but fell to the Panthers, with upcoming clashes against the Islanders and Senators. Currently, the Rangers are posting an average of 4.25 goals per game and converting 25% of their power play opportunities.
Artemi Panarin is leading the charge for New York with six goals, Adam Fox has contributed with eight assists, and Chris Kreider has made an impressive 23 shots on target. On the defensive side, New York is allowing an average of two goals per game and successfully killing 88% of their opponents' power plays. Igor Shesterkin has let in 13 goals on 176 shots, while Jonathan Quick has surrendered three goals from 64 shots faced.
Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers head-to-head record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/29/24 | Washington Capitals 2-4 New York Rangers | NHL |
| 04/27/24 | Washington Capitals 1-3 New York Rangers | NHL |
| 04/24/24 | New York Rangers 4-3 Washington Capitals | NHL |
| 04/22/24 | New York Rangers 4-1 Washington Capitals | NHL |
| 01/14/24 | New York Rangers 2-1 Washington Capitals | NHL |