Capitals Release 2025-26 Schedule; Key Dates To Know

Jul 16, 2025

The Washington Capitals are one step closer to the start of the season, as they released their 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday.

Washington will open the season on Oct. 8 against the Boston Bruins.

Here are key dates to look out for:

Oct. 8 – Home opener at Capital One Arena versus the Boston Bruins
Oct. 14 – The Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct. 31 – Washington hosts the New York Islanders on Halloween
Nov. 19 – Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers make their lone visit to Capital One Arena
Nov. 28 – The Capitals host Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs the day after Thanksgiving
Dec. 11 – The Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes in a Metropolitan Division clash
Dec. 23 – The New York Rangers make their first of two visits to Capital One Arena for the Capitals’ final game before the holiday break
Dec. 31 – The New York Rangers return to D.C. for a New Year’s Eve matinee
Jan. 3 – The Capitals face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks
Jan. 13 – The Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in a rematch of last season’s First Round series
Jan. 17 – The Capitals face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
Jan. 31 – The Carolina Hurricanes make their second of two trips to D.C.
Feb. 27 – The Capitals face the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night
March 20 – The Capitals host the New Jersey Devils for a Friday night divisional contest
March 31 – The Capitals face Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia
April 12 – Washington completes its 2025-26 home regular-season schedule against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The full schedule can be found here.