New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals
19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
3
19-18-5, 14-8-2 Away
21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
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21-14-5, 12-7-2 Home
Regular Season Series
WSH leads 2-1
Game Information
Capital One Arena
12:30 PM, December 31, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Washington, DC
Attendance: 18,347
- Referees:
- Francois St. Laurent
- Morgan MacPhee
- Linesmen:
- Dan Kelly
- Libor Suchanek
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 |
| Pittsburgh | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 |
| Philadelphia | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 |
| Washington | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 |
| Columbus | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 |
| NY Islanders | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 |
| New Jersey | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 |
| NY Rangers | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 |
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