WASHINGTON — The Capitals got their licks back on the Rangers.
Just over a week after the Blueshirts throttled them inside Capital One Arena, Washington returned the favor and handed the visitors a 6-3 loss Wednesday afternoon.
It counted as the Rangers’ third loss in a row.
Despite a two-point performance from Adam Fox in his return to the lineup, the Rangers let the Caps blow the game open in the third period.
Just as one injury concern went away, however, two more popped up.
Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) reacts as the Capitals celebrate Anthony Beuvillier’s goal during the first period on Dec. 31, 2025. Hannah Foslien-Imagn Images
Tom Wilson (43) of the Capitals scores a goal on Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period on Dec. 31, 2025. AP
Both Noah Laba and Conor Sheary exited the game in the second period with an injury.
Laba was being evaluated for an upper-body injury he sustained on a hit from Tom Wilson, who posted two goals, an assist and a fight with Sam Carrick just hours after learning he made Team Canada’s Olympic roster.
Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) is stonewalled by Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) on a shorthanded breakaway on Dec. 31, 2025. NHLI via Getty Images
Sheary was being evaluated for a lower-body injury.