The Wednesday NHL schedule features the Washington Capitals (39-14-8) visiting the New York Rangers (31-26-4) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference (86 points), and the Rangers are eighth in the Eastern Conference (66 points).
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Capitals vs. Rangers: March 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.7% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.56% | 7th |
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 20.38% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.68% | 4th |
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Capitals vs. Rangers Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, recording 60 points in 61 games.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has 15 goals and 37 assists for Washington to compile 52 total points (0.9 per game).
- With 51 points through 61 games (23 goals and 28 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- Logan Thompson (26-4-5) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .918 for Washington.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has totaled 62 points (1.0 per game) for New York, with 25 goals and 37 assists in 59 games (playing 19:03 per game).
- Jonathan Tanner Miller has racked up 49 points this season, with 16 goals and 33 assists.
- Adam Fox is a key contributor on offense for New York with five goals and 43 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 21-21-2 in 44 games this season, conceding 119 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1139 saves and a .905 save percentage (27th in the league).
Capitals vs. Rangers Injury Report
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Rangers
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Chris Kreider: Out (Upper Body),
Reilly Smith: Day-To-Day (Personal)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Blues | L 5-2 | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Lightning | L 3-1 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Senators | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/5/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/7/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/9/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/2/2025 | Predators | W 4-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Islanders | W 4-0 | Home |
| 3/5/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Jets | - | Away |