New York Rangers at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals on Oct 09, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 1, Washington Capitals 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| New York Rangers score | 1 |
| Washington Capitals score | 3 |
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 | Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:57 | 0.41 | 1.31 |
| 2nd | Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.51 | 1.25 |
| 3rd | Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.38 | 1.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:17 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | J.T. Miller, Pavel Dorofeyev | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:08 | WSH | Timothy Liljegren | Dylan Strome, Ryan Leonard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:38 | WSH | Boone Jenner | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:59 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Vincent Desharnais | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.19 | 4.08 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 35 | 22 |
| Blocks | 9 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.58 | 0.93 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.09 | 0.19 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:33 | 1.61 | 0.17 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.12 | -0.03 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.99 | -0.04 |
| Cole Beaudoin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:29 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:11 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.01 | -0.46 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.08 | -0.55 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:57 | 0.41 | 1.31 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:37 | 0.51 | 1.25 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.38 | 1.22 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.06 | 1.12 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:41 | 0.86 | 1.05 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | 0.93 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.13 | 0.91 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.42 | 0.87 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.16 | 0.67 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.24 | 0.39 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Dylan McIlrath | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:59 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:25 | 0.33 | 0.01 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.16 | -0.04 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:05 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:53 | 0.31 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | 0.77 | |
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.48 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 3.19 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 3–1 on Oct 09, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 4.08 expected goals to New York Rangers's 4.19 — New York Rangers owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Martin Fehérváry led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.31.
Logan Thompson stopped 21 of 22, worth 3.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3–1 on Oct 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 3, New York Rangers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Fehérváry led all skaters at 1.31, on 0G, 0A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 4.08 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 4.19, so New York Rangers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 22 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 27. High-danger chances went 16 to 20.