Image [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/dc9cc0f5-5e2b-45f7-9b3d-503d16e2944e.jpeg] 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 [https://www.nhl.com/capitals/schedule].
