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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals
Head-to-head, records and stats side by side
7-6NYR record
0-1Series 2026
6-4WSH record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2:50 PM EDT
The New York Rangers (7-6) and Washington Capitals (6-4) are Metropolitan rivals. They have met 1 time this season, with the Washington Capitals leading the series 1-0. The New York Rangers average 3.1 points per game and allow 3; the Washington Capitals average 3.4 and allow 3.2. Next meeting: Wednesday, February 24 at Capital One Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-6-1 | Record | 6-4 |
| #3 | Division place | #5 |
| 3.1 | Points / game | 3.4 |
| 3 | Allowed / game | 3.2 |
| +2 | Point differential | +2 |
| 6-1 | Home | 5-2 |
| 1-6 | Road | 1-2 |
| L W L L L | Last 5 | L W W L W |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Rangers 1 @ Capitals 3 | Capitals |
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Who leads the New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals series this season?
Washington Capitals lead 1-0.
When do the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals play next?
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 12:00 PM EST.
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