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The Washington Capitals (19-12-5) host the New York Rangers (18-16-4) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Capitals fell to the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime in their last game, while the Rangers are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.
In the past 10 games, the Rangers have recorded a 4-4-2 record after totaling 21 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 16.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.
Capitals vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Capitals 4, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-170)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have gone 1-5-6 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 19-12-5.
- In the eight games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-3-1 record (good for nine points).
- In the five games this season the Capitals scored only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-3 record).
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 22 games (16-4-2, 34 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 9-2-0 record (18 points).
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Washington is 10-6-2 (22 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 14 times, and went 8-4-2 (18 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have an 18-16-4 record this season and are 7-4-11 in games that have gone to overtime.
- New York has earned 18 points (7-5-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Rangers registered only one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
- New York has earned six points (2-2-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 17 games, earning 31 points from those contests.
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-6-2 (18 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.50 | 32nd |
| 3rd | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| 9th | 29.1 | Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| 13th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 16th |
| 29th | 14.71% | Power Play % | 18.68% | 18th |
| 26th | 76.79% | Penalty Kill % | 81.13% | 16th |
Capitals vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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