Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers at Capital One Arena

On By Littum

After being upset by the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Washington Capitals are back on the ice to take on the New York Rangers and former bench boss Peter Laviolette.

The game will be a tough test for the Caps as the Rangers have a large roster of talent and currently own the best scoring percentage in the NHL (.831). This will be the two teams’ first meeting since last May when the Rangers swept the Capitals out of the first round of the playoffs.

Logan Thompson will start in net for the Caps.

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Caps-Rangers airs on ESPN. Puck drop is shortly after 19:30.

Lines

Washington capitals

Vrana

Sgarbossa

Mangiapane

New York Rangers

Panarin

Faith check

Lafreniere

Tunnel Shenanigans

1st period

Puck is lost.

Dylan McIlrath vs. Matt Rempe. McIlrath drops the gloves with Rempe at center ice and the Capitals defenseman gets a majority of the shots. Mac gets the takedown for the win. Rempe is down in the tunnel after getting a cut under his left eye. McIlrath bent down and bowed after the win.

1-0 Washington Capitals. WSH goals: Alex Ovechkin (3). Assists: D. Strome (7), A. Protas (4). Time: 03:23.

Alex Ovechkin Career Goal #856!

1-1 draw. NYR goals: Will Cuylle (3). Assists: K. Kakko (6). Time: 04:21.

2-1 Washington Capitals. WSH goals: Alex Ovechkin (4). Assists: A. Protas (5), D. Strome (8). Time: 05:10.

Alex Ovechkin Career Goal #857! What a start to the night.

Jakob Chychrun is down in the tunnel.

3-1 Washington Capitals. WSH goals: Connor McMichael (4). Assists: T. Raddysh (1), R. Sandin (3). Time: 08:58.

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