Rangers visit Capitals following Lafreniere's hat trick performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The New York Rangers (4-1) face the Washington Capitals (2-1) on October 8 in Washington at 7 p.m. EDT. The Rangers come off a strong performance, highlighted by Alexis Lafreniere's hat trick in a recent 5-2 win against the New York Islanders. Last season, the Capitals recorded a 43-30-9 overall record and were successful in their division play, while the Rangers struggled with a 34-39-9 record. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season. Both teams are dealing with injuries, with notable absences on each side.
- •Lafreniere scored a hat trick in the Rangers' last game.
- •The Capitals had a 17-7-2 record against the division last season.
- •Rangers scored 235 goals while allowing 249 last season.
- •Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries ahead of the game.
- •This is the first meeting of the season between the Rangers and Capitals.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers visit the Capitals after Lafreniere's hat trick
"New York Rangers (4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)Washington; Friday, 7 p.
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