New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Final Score, Oct. 9, 2026
New York Rangers7-6-1, 15 pts
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals final score on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026: the Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1. The Rangers led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Rangers 1, Capitals 3.
Rangers vs Capitals Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Rangers vs Capitals Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Capitals play at Capital One Arena in Washington.
| Matchup | New York Rangers at Washington Capitals |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | MNMT, MSG |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington |
| Home team | Washington Capitals (Washington, United States) |
| Away team | New York Rangers |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Rangers 1, Capitals 3 |
Rangers vs Capitals in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Rangers and the Capitals meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | 1-0, 0-2, 0-1 | MNMT, MSG | Final | |
| Tue, Feb 23 | New York RangersNYRWashington CapitalsWSH | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Feb 26 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled | |
| Sun, Mar 21 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York RangersNYR | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Rangers and Capitals
The Rangers are 7-6-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Capitals are 6-4-0, 4th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7-6-1 | 15 | 6-1-0 | 1-5-1 | 44 | 42 | L3 | 4-5-1 | LLLWOT | |
| 10 | 6-4-0 | 12 | 5-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 34 | 32 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWWL |
Next Game for the Rangers and the Capitals
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 |  Edmonton OilersEDMNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil +.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHIWashington CapitalsWSH | TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Phil + | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Capitals
Who won Rangers vs Capitals on Oct. 9, 2026?
The Capitals beat the Rangers 3-1. Final score: New York Rangers 1, Washington Capitals 3.
What was the Rangers vs Capitals score by period?
The Rangers led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Rangers 1, Capitals 3.
Did Rangers vs Capitals go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Rangers vs Capitals being played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, home of the Washington Capitals. The New York Rangers are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Rangers or the Capitals?
The Rangers. They are 7-6-1 with 15 points, against 6-4-0 and 12 points for the Capitals.
How many times do the Rangers and Capitals play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
Does Rangers vs Capitals count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
When do the Rangers and Capitals play again?
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, New York Rangers at Capital One Arena in Washington.
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