Washington Capitals at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 1, New York Rangers 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Washington Capitals score | 1 |
| New York Rangers score | 8 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.07 | 3.91 |
| 2nd | Adam Fox | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.95 | 3.43 |
| 3rd | Will Cuylle | L | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12:58 | 0.94 | 3.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:23 | NYR | Conor Sheary | Tye Kartye, Adam Fox | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:45 | WSH | Connor McMichael | Tom Wilson, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:07 | NYR | J.T. Miller | Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 05:53 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Braden Schneider, Jonny Brodzinski | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 08:33 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Vincent Trocheck, Vladislav Gavrikov | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 13:22 | NYR | Adam Sykora | Noah Laba, Jaroslav Chmelar | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 18:27 | NYR | Adam Fox | Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 02:27 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | — | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 19:28 | NYR | Will Cuylle | Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 1–8 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.99 | 4.50 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 23 |
| Blocks | 20 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 0.89 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.17 | 0.48 |
| Ethen Frank | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.46 | -0.15 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.16 | -0.30 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.05 | -0.35 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.12 | -0.65 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.15 | -1.19 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | -1.24 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.17 | -1.32 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.11 | -1.43 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.03 | -2.31 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | -2.40 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.01 | -2.40 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.07 | 3.91 |
| Adam Fox | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.95 | 3.43 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12:58 | 0.94 | 3.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.04 | 2.83 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.22 | 2.79 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.18 | 2.57 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.32 | 2.56 |
| Adam Sykora | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:36 | 0.55 | 2.42 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.16 | 2.29 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.99 | 1.59 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.08 | 1.35 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | 1.24 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.52 | 1.07 |
| Drew Fortescue | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.12 | 0.87 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.23 | 0.26 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 25 | 33 | 75.0% | -2.51 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.76 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 8–1 on Apr 05, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
New York Rangers generated 4.5 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 1.99 — the run of play matched the result, with New York Rangers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.91 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 20 of 21, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 8–1 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 8, Washington Capitals 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladislav Gavrikov led all skaters at 3.91, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 4.5 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 1.99, so New York Rangers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 21 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 32. High-danger chances went 7 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Charlie Lindgren stopped 25 of 33 (-2.51 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 20 of 21 (0.76 goals saved above expected).