After three days away from the ice to celebrate Christmas, the Rangers are back in action for a Metropolitan Division clash tonight. The Washington Capitals are in town for the first occasion of the 2023-24 campaign, and the Blueshirts will look to stop Alex Ovechkin and friends from spoiling the vibes the team enjoyed following its 4-3 overtime victory over Buffalo prior to the break.
The Capitals have been in the news for off-ice reasons as of late. Team owner Ted Leonsis recently announced his intention to move the Capitals (along with the NBA’s Washington Wizards) out of D.