Washington Capitals
The Capitals have been an up and down team this season, but have been hot lately. They are currently threatening Pittsburgh for third in the Metro.
Rangers’ head to head vs Washington: 1-1-0
October 13 at Washington: 5-1 Capitals. Opening night. Awful performance. Don’t want to talk about it.
February 24 at the Garden. 4-1 Rangers. Great performance. Would love to talk about it. Igor Shesterkin almost had a shutout, but then Alexander Ovechkin had to ruin it.
The Rangers play the Caps one more time in the season finale.
Deadline acquisitions: F Marcus Johansson from Seattle.
Washington’s biggest strength: The Great #8. We know how good Ovechkin is on the playoffs, whether it is even strength or when he sets up on the left circle for the power play. If New York and Washington somehow match up, and Washington gets the man advantage, watch out.
Washington’s biggest weakness: Goaltending. Whether it’s Ilya Samsonov or Vitek Vanecek, can either be trusted in the postseason? Last year says no.
Now, the Atlantic Division teams.