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Capitals vs. Rangers Game Thread 4/5/26

Apr 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson (56) battles for the puck with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) looks on in the third period in game three of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Tonight’s game isn’t just the final game of the season against the New York Rangers – it’s also a very “emotional” night, as the Caps and Rangers will get the Inside Out treatment. Here’s more on what that means from ESPN:

ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the NHL are teaming up to deliver the “Inside Out Classic,” a real-time, animated alternate telecast of Sunday’s game between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers. The telecast will feature animated Inside Out characters skating alongside animated versions of the NHL players created through virtual tracking technology.

The admin stuff:

  • Who: Capitals vs. Rangers
  • Where: Madison Square Garden
  • When: 7:00 p.m.
  • How to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+
  • How to Listen: 106.7, Capitals Radio 24/7

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