New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals, Feb. 23, 2027
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 ptsThe New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG. The Rangers arrive at 7-5-1 and the Capitals at 6-4-0. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Capitals lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Feb 23 | MSG | Scheduled |
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 | Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | 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 |
What Time Does Rangers vs Capitals Start?
The Rangers vs Capitals start time is 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2027. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Washington, New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Rangers vs Capitals
New York Rangers at Washington Capitals is on MSG, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Washington and New York markets.
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 | New York RangersNYR1Washington CapitalsWSH3 1-0, 0-2, 0-1 | MNMT, MSG | Final | |
| Tue, Feb 23 | 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 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 5-4-1. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL | |
| 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 Washington Capitals on Friday, Feb. 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 26 | Washington CapitalsWSHNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
Washington Capitals
The Capitals next play at Boston Bruins on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 25 | Washington CapitalsWSH Boston BruinsBOS | ESPN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Rangers vs Capitals
What time is Rangers vs Capitals on Feb. 23?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Rangers vs Capitals on?
The game is on MSG. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
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 7-5-1 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.
What time does Rangers vs Capitals end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Rangers vs Capitals on national TV?
No. MSG is a regional broadcast, shown in the Washington and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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