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Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.

On the penalty kill side of the play, the Capitals' PK killed off all four shorthanded situations. The PK has rarely been an area of concern this season, so it's nice to see them stay consistent and keep the Rangers off the board there.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

Speaking during ESPN's broadcast of the game on Saturday, former Rangers captain and six-time Stanley Cup winner Mark Messier did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s current state.

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers match will occur on January 4. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Capitals have been playing well, with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. They'll visit the KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Monday night.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Washington Capitals today at 12 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. The Rangers are coming off of a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins. The Capitals are coming off of a 4-3 to the Minnesota Wild.

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 victory against the visiting New York Rangers on Saturday.

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are clicking on all cylinders, and their high-powered offense is poised to prevail over a New York Rangers team still struggling to find its footing.