The New York Rangers have looked like a different team since the Tony DeAngelo saga and would come into their game with the Washington Capitals looking to get a winning streak going.
The Last time these two teams faced each other, Mika Zibanejad scored a jaw-dropping five goals and led the Rangers to an overtime win.
The Rangers made some changes since their win against Pittsburgh. Kaapo Kakko, who had been placed on the COVID-19 protocol list, returned to the lineup. As a result, Jonny Brodzinski was sent to the Hartford Wolf Pack.