New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals
19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
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19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
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21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
Game Information
Capital One Arena
5:30 PM, 31 December 2025
Washington, DC
Attendance: 18,347
- Referees:
- Francois St. Laurent
- Morgan MacPhee
- Linesmen:
- Dan Kelly
- Libor Suchanek
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 25 | 27 |
| Hits | 21 | 21 |
| Faceoffs Won | 30 | 30 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 1 | 3 |
| Power Play Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play Percentage | 100.0 | 33.3 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Total Penalties | 4 | 2 |
| Penalty Minutes | 11 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 27 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 18 |
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Regular Season Series
WSH leads 2-1
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 36 | 15 | 6 | 78 |
| Pittsburgh | 29 | 15 | 12 | 70 |
| NY Islanders | 32 | 21 | 5 | 69 |
| Columbus | 29 | 20 | 7 | 65 |
| Washington | 29 | 23 | 7 | 65 |
| Philadelphia | 25 | 20 | 11 | 61 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 27 | 2 | 58 |
| NY Rangers | 22 | 29 | 6 | 50 |
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