{"id":542966,"date":"2026-04-06T00:40:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542966\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:40:33","slug":"how-to-watch-capitals-vs-rangers-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-5-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542966\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Capitals vs. Rangers: TV channel and streaming options for April 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 5, 2026Updated 5:29 pm EDT<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

How to watch Washington Capitals vs. New York RangersWashington vs. New York odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM.<\/a><\/p>\n

Injury reportsCapitals<\/p>\n

None listed<\/p>\n

Rangers<\/p>\n

Matthew Rempe: Out For Season (Thumb), <\/p>\n

Urho Vaakanainen: Out (Upper Body)<\/p>\n

Stats to know
\nAlexander Ovechkin has totaled 61 points in 77 games (31 goals and 30 assists).
\nLogan Thompson has allowed 137 goals (2.52 goals-against average) and recorded 1,392 saves.
\nMika Zibanejad has 72 points this season (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 39 assists in 76 games (playing 20:38 per game).
\nIgor 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).<\/p>\n

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Photo: Minas Panagiotakis, Mike Carlson, Bruce Bennett, Luke Hales \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

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