April 5, 2026Updated 5:29 pm EDT
The NHL slate on Sunday includes a matchup between the Washington Capitals (39-29-9) and the New York Rangers (32-36-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN. The Capitals rank 12th and the Rangers 16th in the Eastern Conference.
How to watch Washington Capitals vs. New York RangersWashington vs. New York odds
Injury reportsCapitals
None listed
Rangers
Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb),
Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Alexander Ovechkin has totaled 61 points in 77 games (31 goals and 30 assists).
Logan Thompson has allowed 137 goals (2.52 goals-against average) and recorded 1,392 saves.
Mika Zibanejad has 72 points this season (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 39 assists in 76 games (playing 20:38 per game).
Igor Shesterkin has played 48 games this season, conceding 120 goals (2.5 goals-against average) with 1,231 saves and a .911 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
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