NHL Special: Game 3: Rangers at Capitals, April 26, 2024, TNT/TruTV

The New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on April 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET on TNT/TruTV. The Rangers currently lead the series 2-0 and will be looking to extend their advantage on the road in Washington.

The Rangers, led by head coach Peter Laviolette, are coming off a successful regular season, having won the Presidents’ Trophy with 114 points and setting team records for wins (55). They boast a talented roster, including Artemi Panarin, who led the team in scoring with 120 points, and Vincent Trocheck, who added 77 points. Mika Zibanejad and Igor Shesterkin have also been key contributors.

The Capitals, on the other hand, clinched a playoff berth as the second wild card from the Eastern Conference. They are led by Alex Ovechkin, who scored 31 goals this season, and Dylan Strome, who led the team with 67 points. Washington also features a strong defensive unit, including Charlie Lindgren in goal.

Game 2 of the series saw the Rangers edge out a 4-3 victory over the Capitals, with Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each contributing a goal and an assist. The Rangers held on despite a late push from the Capitals, who narrowed the deficit to one goal with just over eight minutes remaining.

With the series shifting to Washington, the Capitals will be aiming to capitalize on their home-ice advantage and close the gap in the series. Meanwhile, the Rangers will look to maintain their momentum and take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

Tune in to TNT or TruTV at 7:00 PM ET on April 26, 2024, to catch all the action as the Rangers and Capitals face off in Game 3 of this exciting first-round playoff series.