After being defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Washington Capitals are back on the ice to face the New York Rangers and former reserve coach Peter Laviolette.

The game will be a tough test for the Caps as the Rangers have a deep roster of talent and currently have the best points percentage in the NHL (.831). This will be the first meeting between the two teams since last May, when the Rangers defeated the Capitals in the first round of the playoffs.

Logan Thompson will start for the Caps.

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Caps-Rangers airs on ESPN. The puck drop occurs shortly after 7:30 p.m.

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Washington Capitals

New York Rangers

Tunnel shenanigans

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– Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 29, 2024

1st period

Puck is dropped.

🥊 Dylan McIlrath vs Matt Rempe. McIlrath drops the gloves while Rempe stands at center ice and the Capitals defenseman takes most of the hits. Mac earns the takedown for the win. Rempe is in the tunnel after suffering a cut under his left eye. McIlrath bent over after the win.

🚨 1-0 Washington Capitals. WSH goal: Alex Ovechkin (3). Assists: D. Strome (7), A. Protas (4). Time: 03:23.

Alex Ovechkin career goal #856!

🚨 1-1 draw. NYR goal: Will Cuylle (3). Assists: K. Kakko (6). Time: 04:21.

🚨 2-1 Washington Capitals. WSH goal: Alex Ovechkin (4). Assists: A. Protas (5), D. Strome (8). Time: 05:10.

Alex Ovechkin career goal #857! What a start to the night.

Jakob Chychrun is in the tunnel.

🚨 3-1 Washington Capitals. WSH goal: Connor McMichael (4). Assists: T. Raddysh (1), R. Sandin (3). Time: 08:58.

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