The Washington Capitals (39-29-9) face the New York Rangers (32-36-9) on Sunday, April 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Our model gives Washington Capitals a 63% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Washington Capitals at New York Rangers |
| Date | Sunday, April 05, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| National TV (US) | ESPN |
| National TV (CA) | SN |
| Streaming | ESPN+, Sportsnet NOW |
| Moneyline | WSH -115 / NYR -105 |
| Favorite | New York Rangers |
Where to Watch WSH vs NYR
The Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers on Sunday, April 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on ESPN+, Sportsnet NOW.
Matchup Analysis
The Washington Capitals enter the game with a 39-29-9 record (87 points), sitting MET 6 in the standings (WC6). Our model gives them a 63% chance of winning.
The New York Rangers are 32-36-9 (73 points), positioned MET 8 (WC10). With home ice advantage, they have a 37% win probability.
This is a Metropolitan Division matchup, adding extra stakes to the contest as both teams jockey for divisional positioning.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
WSH leads 2-1Recent Form
Washington Capitals — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W1New York Rangers — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W1See live scores: NHL Scores