Capitals Announce Preseason Schedule For 2023-24

ARLINGTON, V.A. -- The Washington Capitals preseason schedule is officially here.

Washington will play in six preseason games against four different opponents. The Capitals will open the preseason on Sept. 24 against the Buffalo Sabres at 2 p.m. ET.

Here is the full schedule:

Sept. 24, 2 p.m. ET - Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals

Sept. 28, 2 p.m. ET - Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals

Sept. 30, 7 p.m. ET - Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

Oct. 3, 7 p.m. ET - Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

Oct. 5, 7 p.m. ET - Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Oct. 7, 7 p.m. ET - Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals

Washington's training camp is expected to kick off in mid-September. The exhibition games will allow a number of the team's prospects and up-and-comers to show what they can do and try to prove their worth to win a roster spot.

Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre are two names to watch with the team likely to make changes going into the season. Meanwhile, Ivan Miroshnichenko signed his entry-level deal after terminating his KHL contract and is expected to take part in camp and the preseason.