Washington Capitals 3-1 New York Rangers: final score
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Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday, October 9, 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Capital One Arena, Washington
- 👥
- 17992
- Where to watch
- NHL Net, MNMT, MSG (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- A 3-1 win for Washington Capitals over New York Rangers.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
By period
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Live commentary
- 3rd · 19:59Tom Wilson Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Vincent Desharnais (1)
- 2nd · 17:38Boone Jenner Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: none
- 2nd · 6:08Timothy Liljegren Goal (1) Slap Shot, assists: Dylan Strome (4), Ryan Leonard (1)
- 1st · 10:17Alexis Lafrenière Goal (4) Snap Shot, assists: J.T. Miller (2), Pavel Dorofeyev (2)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
1
Washington Capitals
0
Draws
0
New York Rangers
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | WLWLW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | WWLWW |
| 3 |  Senators | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | WLWLW |
| 4 |  Maple Leafs | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 5 |  Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 6 |  Rangers | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | LLWLL |
| 7 |  Devils | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | WLWWW |
| 8 |  Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 9 |  Islanders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWWL |
| 10 |  Canadiens | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | WLWLW |
| 11 |  Panthers | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | WWLWL |
| 13 |  Sabres | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | LWWWL |
| 16 |  Blue Jackets | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | LWLLW |
FAQ
What was the score in Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers?
Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday, October 9 (NHL).
When do Washington Capitals play next?
Washington Capitals play Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM (ET).
When do New York Rangers play next?
New York Rangers play Los Angeles Kings on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM (ET).
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