The Capitals will host the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena tonight at 7:30 PM on Opening Night presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals. All fans in attendance at tonight's game will receive a 2025-26 schedule magnet as well as a rally towel.
Fans are encouraged to arrive beginning at 2:30 PM for the festivities on F Street, highlighted by Rock the Red Carpet presented by Lexus, which will stream exclusively on the Monumental+ app from 5 to 6 PM.
Monumental Sports Network will broadcast a special one-hour pre- and postgame show before and after tonight's game.Fans can watch the game on TNT or listen to 106.7 The Fan or the Capitals Radio Network.
The Capitals announced the 23 players who will make up the team’s roster for the season opener versus the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena.
Thirteen forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders make up the Capitals’ opening night roster, led by captain Alex Ovechkin, who enters his 21st season, and alternate captains John Carlson and Tom Wilson.
Between noon and puck drop during all home games, MSE Foundation will be running the Early Bird Special, offering DOUBLE the numbers to purchasers of $20, $40 and $100 price points. You can find raffle tickets online at Monumental5050.com.
The winning ticket numbers will be announced at Capital One Arena and posted on the in-arena video board during the 3rd period as well as on the MSE Foundation X account. Raffle participants must be 18 years of age or older and must be physically present within the borders of the District when purchasing tickets; however, they need not be District residents.
Capitals College Series
Come out and show your school pride while celebrating with your fellow college and Capitals fans at a Capitals College Series game! All tickets purchased through the special link include a limited edition, cobranded tumbler.
The Washington Capitals Alumni Community Fund Auction is now open! This virtual auction features exclusive memorabilia and unique experiences donated by our alumni.
The Alumni Community Fund provides an opportunity for the Capitals Alumni to give back to the community in which they once called home, with a focus on access to the game of hockey and the military and first responder community.
Auction will close Saturday, October 18 at 12:00 PM EST.
Expecting to Fly
One through eighty-two are the numbers that primarily concern the Capitals right now, one game at a time. They believe their consistency from games one through eighty-two will return them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and once there, they can push their way further than last season.
