The New York Rangers (26-12-2) are set to play against the Washington Capitals (19-14-6) this afternoon. It will be the third matchup between the two clubs this season.
The New York Rangers (26-12-2) are set to play against the Washington Capitals (19-14-6) this afternoon. It will be the third matchup between the two clubs this season.
The Blueshirts are on their first three-game losing streak of the season, dropping games to the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and St. Louis Blues.
The puck is set to drop at Capital One Arena at 1:00 p.m. Following this afternoon's game, the Rangers host the Capitals tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. at Madison Square Garden.
Morning Skate Updates: The Rangers skated this morning at Capital One Arena. According to Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Jonathan Quick will start this afternoon (9-2-0, 2.44 GAA, .915 SV%).
Rangers Projected Lines:
Kreider-Zibanejad-Cuylle
Panarin-Trocheck-Lafreniere
Bonino-Leschyshyn-Brodzinski
Vesey-Goodrow-Wheeler
Lindgren-Fox
Miller-Trouba
Quick
Capitals Projected Lines:
Ovechkin-Strome-Pacioretty
Lapierre-Kuznetsov-Oshie
Protas-McMichael-Mantha
Malenstyn-Dowd-Kubel
Fehervary-Carlson
Edmundson-Bear
Van Riemsdyk-Jensen
Kuemper
Rangers Notes: According to Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Mika Zibanejad is a game-time decision and Kaapo Kakko will not play today.
The Rangers have accumulated 132 shots on goal in their last four games, but have been outscored 16-12.
This weekend features the seventh back-to-back set for the Rangers, who are 3-3-0 in the first half of sets, and 6-0-0 in the second half.
The Rangers are 10-3-0 following a loss this season and look to end their current three-game losing streak.
Capitals Notes: Nicklas Backstrom, Charlie Lindgren, Sonny Milano, Rasmus Sandin, and are all listed with injuries and will be sidelined for the contest.
Tom Wilson will be a game-time decision according to Tom Guilitti of NHL.com.
The Capitals are 2-3-0 in their last 5 games and 3-5-2 in their last 10 games. Alex Ovechkin comes into the contest with just 27 points on the season (8 goals, 19 assists).
How To Watch: This afternoons game is available to watch on ESPN+ and ESPN, ABC, and 98.7 ESPN Radio.