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Story of the Day

The Capitals conclude their three-game homestand, as well as their season series with the Florida Panthers, tonight at Capital One Arena. The Capitals have dropped their first two games against Florida this season, both of which took place at Amerant Bank Arena. Tom Wilson (2g-2a–4p) leads the Capitals with four points in two games versus the Panthers this season. Washington is 70-49-9-14 all-time against Florida and 2-0-1 in its last three home games versus the Panthers.

Ryan Leonard scored his 10th goal of the season on Thursday against San Jose, becoming the seventh Capital to reach the 10-goal mark this season (Wilson: 22; Alex Ovechkin: 20; Aliaksei Protas: 16; Jakob Chychrun: 15; Dylan Strome: 11; Ethen Frank: 10). Washington’s seven skaters with 10 or more goals this season is tied for the third most among all teams (Carolina: 9; Philadelphia: 8; Washington: 7; Boston: 7; Buffalo: 7; Edmonton: 7; Montreal: 7; San Jose: 7). In addition, the Capitals are one of five teams in the NHL to have four players with 15-plus goals, along with Anaheim, Colorado, Montreal and Vegas.

Through 48 games played, the Capitals rank ninth in the NHL in goals for (155) and tied for second in 5v5 goals for (111), trailing only Colorado (134).

Schedule & Availability

Saturday, Jan. 17

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

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Florida Panthers, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Sunday, Jan. 18

Day off

Monday, Jan. 19

11:45 a.m. MT – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Ball Arena

2 p.m. MT – Capitals at Colorado Avalanche, Ball Arena

TV: MNMT, TNT, truTV, HBO MAX

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Tuesday, Jan. 20

12:30 p.m. PT – Practice, Rogers Arena

Wednesday, Jan. 21

11:30 a.m. PT – Optional pregame skate, Rogers Arena

7 p.m. PT – Capitals at Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR

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25-26 Media Guide

Latest Videos

Jakob Chychrun | Postgame

John Carlson | Postgame

Nic Dowd | Postgame

Chris Patrick | January 16

Alex Ovechkin | Postgame

Dylan Strome | Postgame

Ryan Leonard | Postgame

Logan Thompson | Postgame

Matt Roy | Postgame

Connor McMichael | Postgame

Caps Clips

Jan. 17, 2026

Washington Capitals: Caps Face Florida in Homestand Finale

NHL.com: Capitals trying to add ‘higher-end’ wing prior to NHL Trade Deadline / PWHL Takeover Tour in D.C. full-circle moment for Scamurra, dad / NHL Status Report: Carlsson out 3-5 weeks for Ducks (Tom Wilson mentioned)

Washington Post: Idling Capitals are ‘actively’ looking for a high-end winger, GM says

Associated Press: No clarity yet on Ovechkin’s future as Capitals prepare for a playoff push / Florida visits Washington in Eastern Conference action

The Athletic: NHL report cards: Grading every team at the halfway mark of the season (Washington Capitals mentioned) / NHL Power Rankings: Congrats to our fake All-Stars (Washington Capitals, Logan Thompson & Tom Wilson mentioned)

Sports Business Journal: PWHL eyes shot at attendance record in D.C.

The Hockey News – Washington: Capitals Stand By Inclusion & Pride As Shows Like 'Heated Rivalry' Draw More Fans To The Game: 'No Matter What, You'll Be Accepted In This Room' / GM Chris Patrick Says Capitals 'Actively Pursuing' An Addition Up Front; What Will It Cost? / Capitals Notebook: Team Holds Intense, Physical Practice, Wilson Could Return vs. Panthers, Sourdif Skates

Washington Blade: Capitals to host 10th annual Pride night

WTOP: Women’s hockey takes center ice in DC as PWHL brings its Takeover Tour to Capital One Arena

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Chris Patrick | January 16 / Spencer Carbery | January 16 / Caps 365 | January 16 / Alex Ovechkin's 8th Annual ASHA Skate / 2025 First Responders Practice / Caps' Wives and Girlfriends Visit RMHCDC

Monumental Sports Network: Caps Intermission Live on the PWHL Takeover Tour open practices at MedStar Capitals Iceplex / Caps Intermission Live on the Pride Night Auction / Gary Bettman stops by Caps broadcast booth during D.C. visit / The Hockey Lifers | Scamurra excited to play at Capital One Arena

Capitals Radio Network: The Line Change: Brandon Duhaime & Connor McMichael

WJLA-TV ABC 7: Spencer Carbery after practice ahead of Caps-Panthers (5 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 a.m.) / Recapping First Responders Night (2 p.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On Alex Ovechkin’s future remaining uncertain (11 p.m., 7 a.m.) / Remembering Alex Ovechkin’s ‘The Goal’ 20 years later (12 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.) / On the PWHL Takeover Tour open practices at MedStar Capitals Iceplex and game at Capital One Arena (4 p.m., 11 p.m., 7 a.m.) / Recapping First Responders Night (12 p.m., 5 p.m.)

DC News Now: Spencer Carbery after practice ahead of Caps-Panthers (11 p.m.) / On Charlie Lindgren visiting the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program for an adaptive hockey event (6 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m.) / On Capital One Arena hosting the PWHL Takeover Tour (4 p.m., 5 p.m.) / Recapping First Responders Night (12 p.m., 4 p.m.)

106.7 The Fan: Brandon Duhaime on The Sports Junkies

Florida Panthers Clips:

Florida Panthers: Recap: Hurricanes 9, Panthers 1

South Florida Sun Sentinel: Behind Ehlers’ hat trick, Hurricanes score final eight goals in rout of Panthers / Eight men out? Panthers defining their greatness in a new way this season