The New York Rangers (18-5-1, first in the Eastern Conference) visit the Washington Capitals (12-8-3, 10th) in conference play on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
New York fell 6-2 on the road in its last game on December 5 against the Ottawa Senators.
Washington was at home for its last game on December 7, and fell to the Dallas Stars 5-4, losing a shootout 1-0.