Overview
- New York has lost three of its past four, most recently 3-2 in overtime to Carolina after surrendering a third-period lead.
- Washington has dropped four of five, including a 5-3 defeat in Florida despite Tom Wilson’s two goals and an assist.
- The season series is 1-1 after a 1-0 Capitals shutout in October and the Rangers’ 7-3 victory on Dec. 23 in Washington.
- Both clubs’ results have tracked with power-play production, with Washington 9-4-0 and New York 8-1-2 when scoring at least one on the man advantage.
- Following Wednesday’s matinee, the Rangers are scheduled to travel to Miami for Friday’s Winter Classic against the Panthers at the Marlins’ ballpark.