Tonight from MSG, the Washington Capitals will conclude their regular season series with the New York Rangers and they'll be going into Madison Square Garden with brooms as the Caps took both games at Capital One Arena this season by a combined score of 12-7. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV and MAX. You can also listen to the game on 106.7 The Fan and Caps Radio 24/7.
Tonight's betting odds have the Capitals as 1.5 goal favorites on the road with -120 moneyline odds. The Rangers are the underdog at +100. Tonight's over/under is set for 6.0 goals. Here are the top 3 key Caps to watch tonight.
#3 Pierre-Luc Dubois
Pierre-Luc Dubois recorded three points with a goal and two assists on Monday against the Ottawa Senators which marked his third three point game of the season. With his second assist, PLD established a new single season career high in assists with 37.
26 of Dubois' 37 assists this season have been primaries, which ranks first on the Capitals. In 61 games this season, Dubois has recorded 52 points with 15 goals and 37 assists. He ranks second on Washington in assists, points, and even strength points with 13 goals and 29 assists for 42 points.
Dubois is the fourth player since 2010-11 to reach the 50 point mark in their first season with the Capitals, joining Dylan Strome (65 points in 2022-23), T.J. Oshie (51 points in 2015-16) and Justin Williams (52 points in 2015-16).