Top 3 Capitals home games to get excited for in 2022-23
#1 April 2 vs. New York Rangers
Late in the season the Capitals hold a matchup against the team that nearly ended the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup defense. Even though they didn’t, the New York Rangers had a remarkable season and people in New York are excited about this upcoming season.
This is also an important Metropolitan Division matchup. It’s likely both teams will be in the playoff race and good seeding will be up for grabs.
The Caps beat the Rangers on opening night in their lone visit to the District last season. That included goals from T.J. Oshie and Justin Schultz on the power play. It also included rookie Hendrix Lapierre’s first NHL goal. Then Alex Ovechkin brought the house down in his journey to becoming third all time with two goals.
The Caps should also have Tom Wilson back which is always a fun storyline whenever they play the Rangers. It could also be a potential first round playoff preview in the first or second round depending on how far the Caps go.
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It will be an interesting season for both teams and I could see one of them seizing the moment and taking the Metro Division. The question is who and this game may determine the winner or which team has what it takes to get over the top.