The last week of the regular season finds the Washington Capitals in a New York frame of mind with a home-and-home against the Islanders and a season-ending matchup in Manhattan against the Rangers.
We reach the penultimate week of the regular season with four games on the Capitals’ schedule, capped by a chance to redeem themselves for one of their more disappointing losses this season.
Week 26 will be among the most challenging weeks of the season for the Capitals with three strong opponents on the schedule. It is a useful measuring stick to see how this team compares to other postseason participants.