Story of the Day

The Capitals host the New Jersey Devils tonight at Capital One Arena for the third of four meetings between the teams this season. After dropping a 5-3 decision to the Devils in the season opener on Oct. 12, the Capitals defeated New Jersey 5-4 in overtime on Oct. 19 at Prudential Center. Tom Wilson scored two goals in the victory, including the game-winner four minutes into overtime. Wilson (2g-1a–3p), Dylan Strome (1g-2a–3p), Connor McMichael (1g-1a–2p), Jakob Chychrun (0g-2a–2p) and Trevor van Riemsdyk (0g-2a–2p) all recorded multiple points on Oct. 19. The Capitals and Devils will conclude their season series next Saturday in Newark. Washington is 128-80-13-18 all-time vs. New Jersey and 15-3-3 against the Devils since the start of the 2020-21 season. In addition, the Capitals have earned at least one point in eight of their last 11 home games vs. New Jersey (6-2-3).

The Capitals have allowed just two goals against in four-straight games and have gone 3-1-0 in that stretch. Washington has allowed two or fewer goals in 10 of its 19 games this season, with seven of those games coming in the month of November. The Capitals, who are one of 10 teams to surrender two or fewer goals at least 10 times, are 9-1-0 in such instances, with their lone loss being a 2-1 defeat to Colorado on Thursday.

Entering today’s slate of games, the Capitals rank ninth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.74) and 10th in shots against per game (28.3) this season. In addition, Washinton’s .922 team save percentage since Nov. 1 ranks fifth in the League in that span (per Natural Stat Trick).


Schedule & Availability

Today

10:30 a.m. – Optional morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: The Team 980, Caps Radio 24/7

Sunday, Nov. 24

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Monday, Nov. 25

11:30 a.m. – Optional morning skate, Baptist Health IcePlex

7 p.m. – Capitals at Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Tuesday, Nov. 26

1 p.m. – Practice, Amalie Arena

Wednesday, Nov. 27

11:30 a.m. – Optional morning skate, Amalie Arena

7 p.m. – Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning, Amalie Arena

TV: TNT, MAX

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Caps Clips

Nov. 23, 2024

Dump ’n Chase: Caps Have Saturday Night Date with Devils in DC / Capitals Host Sentimental Street Hockey Extravaganza / Avs Nip Caps, 2-1 / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate

Washington Post: Capitals enter their post-Alex Ovechkin reality with a loss to Avalanche / Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with broken leg, Caps say

Monumental Sports Network: Alex Ovechkin sidelined four to six weeks with broken fibula

The Athletic: NHL at the quarter mark: One stat that sums up each team’s 2024-25 season so far (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs enter top 10, plus first quarter grades for every team (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured fibula: What it means for Capitals, goal record chase

NHL.com: NHL On Tap: Senators seek to end 4-game skid against Canucks (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Wood breaks tie in 3rd, Avalanche edge Capitals / Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with broken leg / Projected lineups, starting goalies for today (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL On Tap: Reinhart leads Panthers into Chicago against Blackhawks (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Canada 4 Nations roster selections nearly set, Armstrong says (Logan Thompson mentioned)

AP: Wood helps Avalanche beat Ovechkin-less Capitals 2-1 / Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg

The Hockey News – Washington: The Capitals Are Capable Of Scoring Goals, But How Do They Stack Up In Their Own End? Inside The Numbers / Capitals Postgame: Carbery Calls Team 'Average' In First Game Sans Ovechkin, Wilson Cites Need For More Energy, Dubois' Thoughts / Recap: Capitals Fall 2-1 to Colorado at Home / Takeaways: Ovechkin-less Capitals Lack Spark In Loss To Avalanche / Alex Ovechkin Suffers Broken Leg, Will Miss Next 4-6 Weeks For Capitals / Capitals vs. Avalanche Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch / Capitals Notebook: Mangiapane Filling In On Top Line, Ovechkin Still Around & 'In Good Spirits,' Lapierre Slots Back In As Thompson Starts

Sportsnet: Friday Four: Bruins' Swayman still a step behind after missing camp (Dylan Strome mentioned) / NHL Power Rankings: Quarter-mark check in (Washington Capitals mentioned)

TSN: Domino's That's Hockey: Boudreau on how injury impacts Ovechkin's record chase / Capitals announce Ovechkin has fractured fibula; will miss four-to-six weeks / Capitals' Ovechkin has fractured fibula; will miss four-to-six weeks / Early Trading: Dreger updates Knies, Ovechkin and coaches on the hot seat / Insider Trading: Whitecloud hit sparks mass reaction (Tom Wilson mentioned)

ESPN: NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's thankful item (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Capitals star Alex Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with broken fibula / How Alex Ovechkin's injury impacts goal chase, playoff hopes

Daily Faceoff: Seriously: Who should be Canada’s goalies at the 4 Nations Face-Off? (Logan Thompson mentioned) / Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin to miss 4-6 weeks with fibula fracture / Logan Thompson is a key piece of the Capitals’ early season success

Bleacher Report: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Leg Injury amid Gretzky Chase

Sports Illustrated: Capitals Offer Timeline for Alex Ovechkin to Return From Injury

USA Today: Alex Ovechkin injury update: How broken leg affects Capitals, goal record chase

New York Post: Alex Ovechkin’s record chase put on hold by fractured fibula in Capitals injury crusher

The Denver Post: Avalanche welcome back Georgiev, hold off Capitals for second straight win

DNVR: Avs-Capitals Game 20 Studs & Duds

Deseret News: NHL legend Alex Ovechkin was injured in Utah. Here’s how long he’ll be out

Fox News: Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury

WTTG-TV FOX 5: Capitals Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with leg injury

KNBC-TV NBC 4 (Los Angeles, Calif.): NHL great Wayne Gretzky says Alex Ovechkin has been ‘exceptional' for hockey as he nears goals record

WPMT-TV FOX 43 (Harrisburg, PA): Penguins', Capitals' arenas top list of best NHL arenas for fans

WBAL-TV NBC 11 (Baltimore, MD): Alex Ovechkin breaks fibula, out 4-6 weeks; all-time goals record quest on hold

The Score: Ovechkin expected to miss 4-6 weeks with broken fibula

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | Postgame Tom Wilson | Postgame / Pierre-Luc Dubois | Postgame / Logan Thompson | Postgame / Sweat for Breath | Hockey Fights Cancer / Rinkside Update | Tom Wilson / John Walton |#HockeyFightsCancer / #CapsFightCancer Skate 2024 / Kalen Anderson Drops the Puck | Caps Fight Cancer Night / 2024 Caps Fight Cancer Starting Lineup / Two-Man Advantage | November 21 2025 Caps Canine Calendar

Monumental Sports Network: Anson Carter recalls getting traded by Capitals / Anson Carter looks back on his time in D.C. / TNT's Anson Carter joins Capitals Alt-Cast / Sights and sounds from Capitals' Hockey Fights Cancer night / Caps hold touching pregame ceremony on Hockey Fights Cancer night / Nic Dowd talks Alex Ovechkin's injury - 11/21 / T.J. Oshie makes Capitals fan's wish come true / Caps players react to Ovechkin injury news

Caps Radio 24/7: Caps This Morning with John Walton & Katie Florio: Today's Podcast

DC News Now: On Kalen Anderson’s Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with the Capitals (12 p.m.)

CITV Edmonton: Global News This Morning On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (8 a.m.) / On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (11 p.m.) / On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (6 p.m.)

Monumental Sports Network: Caps Pregame Live On the MSE Foundation Hockey Fights Cancer Auction and On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (6 p.m.) / Game Broadcast on the Hockey Fights Cancer Starting Lineup and Ceremonial Puck Drop (7 p.m.) / Game Broadcast On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (8 p.m.) / Caps Postgame Live on the MSE Foundation Hockey Fights Cancer Auction and On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (10 p.m.) / Caps Postgame Live On the 2025 Caps Canine Calendar On-Sale (10 p.m.)

NHL Network: NHL Tonight: First Shift John Walton Interview Snippet on the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (4 p.m.)

WRIC-TV ABC Richmond: On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (4 p.m.)

Sportsnet: NHL Tonight: First Shift John Walton Interview Snippet on the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (4 p.m.)

WBAL-TV NBC Baltimore: On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (6 p.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On Hockey Fights Cancer Including the Starting Lineup and the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (10 p.m.) / On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (11 p.m.) / On Hockey Fights Cancer Including the Starting Lineup and the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (12 a.m.) / On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (7 a.m.) / On the Capitals Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Experience with Kalen Anderson (12 p.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the 2025 Caps Canine Calendar On-Sale (4 p.m.) / On the 2025 Caps Canine Calendar On-Sale (5 p.m.) / On the 2025 Caps Canine Calendar On-Sale (4 a.m.) / On the 2025 Caps Canine Calendar On-Sale (5 a.m.)

New Jersey Devils Clips:

New Jersey Devils: Devils Moms' Trip Continues in D.C. | Preview / Devils Practice in Front of Moms | Notebook / Devils Win in Markstrom's Milestone Night | Game Story / Mr. 500 | Feature

NHL.com: Bratt has 2 goals, assist for Devils in win against Hurricanes

The Athletic: NHL at the quarter mark: One stat that sums up each team’s 2024-25 season so far (New Jersey Devils mentioned) / NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs enter top 10, plus first quarter grades for every team (New Jersey Devils mentioned)

New Jersey Hockey Now: / Stefan Noesen Becoming Key Piece to Devils Success / Sheldon Keefe Questions if Opponent Appropriately Respects Devils / NJHN Daily: Devils Take Down Foe; Ovechkin Injury Revealed

The Hockey Writers: Devils’ Physicality Continues to Lead the Way / 3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-2 Win Over the Hurricanes / Devils Thwart Hurricanes 4-2 in Key Divisional Matchup / Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs Devils – 11/21/24