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How to watch Rangers vs. Capitals: TV channel and streaming options for December 31
SOURCE:The Athletic|BY:Data Skrive
Find out how to watch the New York Rangers play the Washington Capitals, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
By Data Skrive
Dec. 31, 2025 5:28 am EST
The Wednesday NHL slate includes the Washington Capitals (20-14-5) hosting the New York Rangers (19-17-5) at Capital One Arena, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 45 points and the Rangers are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 43 points.
How to watch New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
- TV: ESPN+
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
New York vs. Washington odds
- Puck Line: Washington -1.5 (+155), New York +1.5 (-190)
- Favorite Moneyline: Washington -155
- Underdog Moneyline: New York +125
- Total: 5.5
- Total Over Odds: -120
- Total Under Odds: +100
Injury reports
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen)
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Fox: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Stats to know
- Tom Wilson has totaled 37 points in 38 games (19 goals and 18 assists).
- Logan Thompson has a 2.3 goals-against average, and 688 saves. His .915 save percentage is 10th-best in the league.
- Artemi Panarin has 39 points this season (one per game), with 14 goals and 25 assists in 40 games (playing 20:21 per game).
- Igor Shesterkin has a .909 save percentage (21st in the league), with 813 total saves, conceding 81 goals (2.5 goals-against average).
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.