Rangers, Capitals each skidding entering quick rematch

When the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers on Wednesday afternoon, it will have a familiar feel.

The Rangers beat the Capitals 7-3 in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 23 in the final game for both teams before the three-day holiday break.

That was the last time New York won. The Rangers have lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Their latest loss was 3-2 in overtime vs. the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday in a game they led 2-1 in the middle of the third period.

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