The Washington Capitals are set to face the New York Rangers on October 12 at Madison Square Garden. This highly anticipated matchup begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on MNMT, while fans can tune in to radio station 106.7 THE FAN or the Caps Radio Network.
Game Overview: Capitals vs. Rangers
The Capitals come into this game with a record of 1-1-0, while the Rangers hold a 2-1-0 record. This Sunday’s game is unique as it is the only contest in the NHL scheduled for that day, completing Washington’s first road trip of the season.
Recent Performance
Washington kicked off this brief road trip with a commendable 4-2 victory against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Aliaksei Protas stood out, scoring two goals and adding an assist. His performance marked his first goals of the season and tied his career-high for points in a single game. Protas now ranks eighth in the NHL for five-on-five points since last season, with a total of 54 points.
- Goals by Protas: 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Goals Against Islanders: Ryan Leonard also scored the game-winning goal during this matchup.
- Goalies: Logan Thompson made 34 saves and earned his first win of the season.
Upcoming Lineup Decisions
Caps coach Spencer Carbery indicated that lineup adjustments might be in play for the game against the Rangers. The Capitals are poised to make the most of their back-to-back games. Historically, under Carbery, Washington performs well in the second game of back-to-backs, aiming to maintain their strong road record.
Rangers’ Performance Recap
Meanwhile, the Rangers are coming off a dominant 6-1 victory over the Penguins. Adam Fox highlighted the game with two goals and three points, alongside a goal from former Capital, Taylor Raddysh. Goalie Igor Shesterkin recorded his second win of the season with 18 saves.
- Rangers’ Recent Games:
- Lost 3-0 against the Penguins.
- Shutout victory against the Sabres (4-0).
- Injury Update: Vincent Trocheck is sidelined with an upper body injury, impacting the Rangers’ lineup.
The matchup between the Capitals and Rangers promises to be thrilling, featuring high stakes and dynamic performances. As both teams look to capitalize on the season’s early momentum, fans can expect an intense game at Madison Square Garden.
