No team is happier than the New York Rangers to reach the NHL three-day Christmas break.
Their 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night marked the end of an 11-day stretch when they played seven games, including five in seven days last week. They won three of the final four and finished 4-3-0 – rallying to win in each of their four victories.
The win in Washington puts the Rangers at 19-16-4 (42 points), and they head home for a well-earned rest before playing their next four games on the road.