The Washington Capitals (19-12-5) square off against the New York Rangers (18-16-4) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank fourth and the Rangers 12th in the Eastern Conference.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Capitals vs. Rangers: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 3rd |
| Shots | 29.1 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 14.71% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.79% | 25th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 7th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 18.68% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.13% | 16th |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Capitals vs. Rangers Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson is one of Washington's leading contributors this season with 34 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 20.2%.
- With 14 goals and 17 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 31 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 36 games, Jakob Chychrun has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 28 points (14 goals and 14 assists).
- In the 25 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .923, the fifth-best in the league.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin's 13 goals and 23 assists in 37 games for New York add up to 36 total points on the season.
- Mika Zibanejad is a leading scorer for New York with 27 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 15 assists in 37 games.
- Adam Fox has 26 points so far, including three goals and 23 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 15-11-3 in 29 games this season, conceding 74 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 729 saves and a .908 save percentage (23rd in the league).
Capitals vs. Rangers Injury Report
Capitals
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan Leonard: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Capitals square off against Rangers.
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Red Wings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Blues | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Flyers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Predators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |