Washington Capitals Preseason Schedule

The Washington Capitals, known as the Caps, are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They compete in the NHL's Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference and as of October 2024, are owned by Ted Leonsis through Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

The team originally played at the Capital Centre in Maryland before moving to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in 1997. The Capitals struggled in their early years but began turning things around in the 1980s under general manager David Poile. The Capitals became regular playoff contenders and won their first Stanley Cup in 2018 after years of near success, including three President's Trophies and 13 division titles. Key players like Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and Braden Holtby have defined the franchise in recent years. The team has retired four jersey numbers and has connections to several Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Their minor league affiliates are the Hershey Bears in the AHL and the South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL.

Washington Capitals Preseason Schedule

The Washington Capitals kicked off their 2024 preseason with a tough 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on September 22, followed by a 4-2 defeat against the Boston Bruins on September 24. However, they bounced back with a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils the very next day. Next up, the Capitals face the Columbus Blue Jackets twice—once at home on September 27 at Capital One Arena and again in Columbus on September 30. They will wrap up their preseason on October 5 with another home game against the Boston Bruins at 5:00 pm.

Here’s a table summarizing the Washington Capitals preseason schedule as per CBS: