The Washington Capitals (19-12-5) take on the New York Rangers (18-16-4) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals were defeated by the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime in their last outing, while the Rangers are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Tuesday's game.
The Rangers have a 4-4-2 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 21 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%) while conceding 26 goals to their opponents.
Capitals vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result 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 a 19-12-5 record overall, with a 1-5-6 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- 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 recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-2-3 record).
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 22 times, and are 16-4-2 in those games (to register 34 points).
- In the 11 games when Washington has recorded a lone 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 in 14 games, going 8-4-2 to record 18 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have an 18-16-4 record this season and are 7-4-11 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 16 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
- In eight games this season when the Rangers finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
- When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-2-2 record).
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 31 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has recorded a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 7-1-1 in 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 | 2.5 | 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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