The New York Rangers (2-2-0) head to Washington DC to take on the Capitals (3-0-1) at the Verizon Center tonight starting at 7:00 pm. For a preview, click here.
TV: MSG Radio: ESPN 98.7 FM
Probable line-up:
Vesey-Stepan-Nash
Kreider-Zibanejad-Zuccarello
Miller-Hayes-Grabner
Jooris-Pirri-Fast
McDonagh-Holden
Staal-Klein
Skjei-Clendening
Goalie match-up:
Henrik Lundqvist – 1-2-0, 2.71 GAA, .875 SV%, 0 SO
Braden Holtby – 2-0-1, 1.63 GAA, .938 SV%, 0 SO
Opponent Notes:
– The Caps last played on Thursday, defeating the Florida Panthers by a score of 4-2.
– Washington has only allowed five goals so far in four games which is tops in the league.
– The Rangers have won 8 of their last 11 games at the Verizon Center.
– Probable starter Braden Holtby is a career 6-8-1 vs. NYR, with a 2.69 GAA, .912 SV% and no shutouts.
Season Series:
Sat. 10/22 @ WSH
Sun. 2/19 @ MSG
Tue. 2/28 @ MSG
Wed. 4/5 @ WSH
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