Washington Capitals (32-28-7, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (37-19-10, third in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Tuesday, 7 pm EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Metropolitan Division rivals meet when the New York Rangers play the Washington Capitals.
New York is 37-19-10 overall with an 8-7-2 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have an 18-5-2 record in games they have converted at least one power play.
Washington is 11-6-2 against the Metropolitan Division and 32-28-7 overall. The Capitals are 29-4-3 in games in which they score at least three goals.
The teams will play Tuesday for the third time this season. The Capitals won the previous meeting 4-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Artemi Panarin had 20 goals and 53 assists for the Rangers. Chris Kreider has scored four goals and added two assists in the last 10 games.
TJ Oshie scored 17 goals with 13 assists for the Capitals. Tom Wilson has five goals and two assists in the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-5-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
Capitals: 4-5-1, averaged 3.4 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.4 penalties and 10.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
OFFENSES: Rangers: Ryan Lindgren: day-to-day (upper body).
Capitals: Carl Hagelin: out (child), John Carlson: out (face), Connor Brown: out (lower body).
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The Associated Press produced this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
