The New York Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 6-1 at USAir Arena. New York led 2-0 after the first period and 4-0 after the second before Washington scored once in the third; the Rangers added two more goals to complete the rout. Brian Leetch's assist in the game gave him 432 as a Ranger and moved him past Ron Greschner as the franchise's all-time assist leader among defensemen.