The Washington Capitals have revealed their 2025-26 schedule, starting with an Oct. 8 showdown against the Boston Bruins.

Here's everything to know and key dates to watch:

• 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.