National Hockey League

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New York Rangers 1
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Match Report

Braden Holtby makes 35 saves to help Caps down Rangers

Washington scored three first-period goals and third-string goaltender Braden Holtby made 35 saves Saturday night to help the Capitals beat the Rangers 4-1, spoiling New York's chance to clinch the Presidents' Trophy.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/14/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 4-7 NHL
11/12/26 @ New Jersey Devils L 2-5 NHL
11/10/26 @ Ottawa Senators W 3-2 NHL
11/7/26 vs Florida Panthers W 4-3 NHL
11/3/26 vs Dallas Stars L 5-6 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH NYR
9
Blocked Shots
10
15
Hits
22
2
Takeaways
3
17
Shots
36
1
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
33.3
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
27
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
10
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
4
8
Penalty Minutes
8

Head to Head

Series tied 2-2

WSH Last 5 matchups NYR
  1. 4 Final 2012-04-07 @ NYR 1
  2. 2 Final 2012-02-12 @ NYR 3
  3. 4 Final 2011-12-29 @ WSH 1
  4. 3 Final 2011-11-25 @ WSH 6

Injuries

New York Rangers

  • Alberts Smits Injured Reserve
  • Sean Durzi Injured Reserve
  • Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
  • Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
  • Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

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