Washington Capitals 3-3-0 · 6 PTS Capitals vs Rangers
WSH lead all-time 158-146-18 · 322 meetings since 1974
Next meeting: February 24, 2027
New York Rangers 6-2-0 · 12 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | NYR @ WSH | 1-3 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Meetings
The Washington Capitals have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | 2026-2027 | NYR @ WSH | 1-3 | WSH | |
| 2026-04-05 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NYR | 1-8 | NYR | |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-2026 | NYR @ WSH | 3-6 | WSH | |
| 2025-12-24 | 2025-2026 | NYR @ WSH | 7-3 | NYR | |
| 2025-10-12 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NYR | 1-0 | WSH | |
| 2025-03-05 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NYR | 3-2 | WSH | |
| 2025-01-04 | 2024-2025 | NYR @ WSH | 4-7 | WSH | |
| 2024-10-29 | 2024-2025 | NYR @ WSH | 3-5 | WSH | |
| 2024-01-14 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ NYR | 1-2 | NYR | |
| 2024-01-13 | 2023-2024 | NYR @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
8WSH wins
4NYR wins
12Games
0OT/SO games
38-37Goals (WSH-NYR)
6.3Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | NYR W | WSH goals | NYR goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 18 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
Highest-scoring meeting: NYR 4, WSH 7 — January 4, 2025 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 1, NYR 8 — April 5, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1974
158WSH wins
146NYR wins
18Ties
322Games
1037-1019Goals (WSH-NYR)
First meeting: October 9, 1974 — WSH 3, NYR 6.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | NYR W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | 22 | 21 | |
| 2010s | 66 | 35 | 31 | |
| 2000s | 43 | 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 1990s | 77 | 38 | 35 | 4 |
| 1980s | 70 | 32 | 30 | 8 |
| 1970s | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Rangers games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
 Mika Zibanejad | NYR | 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
 Aliaksei Protas | WSH | 12 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Vincent Trocheck | NYR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 William Cuylle | NYR | 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NYR @ WSH | Washington |
| February 27, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NYR | New York |
| March 21, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NYR | New York |
Capitals vs Rangers — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Rangers?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 158-146-18 across 322 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Rangers first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 9, 1974: WSH 3, NYR 6.
- When do the Capitals play the Rangers next?
- The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers meet next on February 24, 2027 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Rangers game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 3-1, on October 9, 2026.
- Who has won the last 10 meetings between the Capitals and Rangers?
- The Washington Capitals have won 7 of the last 10 meetings. The most recent was on October 9, 2026: NYR 1, WSH 3.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Rangers?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 8-4 against the New York Rangers across 12 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 38-37 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Capitals and Rangers?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Rangers games?
- Tom Wilson leads all skaters with 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists) in 11 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.