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Rangers vs.
Capitals
New York hosts Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, February 26, 2027
Home matchupNYRVSWSH
NYRVSWSH7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden
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WhenFri, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereMadison Square Garden
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSG. Next up: at Pittsburgh Penguins on February 28.
The question to watch
How do the Rangers match up with Capitals at puck drop?
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A look at Washington Capitals
New York hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| WSH | NYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 2.20 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.8 | 25.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.1 | 93.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 2 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.50 | 2.80 |
Leaders
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 10
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 13
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
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