Story of the Day

The Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Wells Fargo Center for the third of four meetings between the teams this season. Washington swept a home-and-home back-to-back set against Philadelphia on Oct. 22-23, outscoring the Flyers 10-4 in the two games. The Capitals and Flyers will complete their season series on March 20 at Capital One Arena. The Capitals are 101-112-19-12 all-time versus Philadelphia and 7-2-1 in their last 10 games against the Flyers. In addition, Washington has a record of 7-2-1 in its last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center.

The Capitals have a record of 11-1-5 since Dec. 31 and are tied for the second-most points (27) in the NHL in that span (Detroit: 14-3-1, 29 points; Edmonton: 13-4-1, 27 points). During the 17-game stretch, Washington has allowed 2.06 goals against per game, which is tied for the lowest rate in the NHL (NY Islanders: 2.06 GA/GP). The Capitals had their six-game winning streak and 12-game point streak snapped on Jan. 25 at Vancouver but have earned at least one point in all four of their games since (2-0-2).

Washington has a 18-7-2 road record this season and rank second in the NHL in road wins and road point percentage (.704). The Capitals rank first in the NHL in road goals against per game (2.37) and third in road goals for per game (3.44) and road penalty-kill percentage (84.3%). After tonight’s game, the Capitals will play eight of their next 10 games at home.


Schedule & Availability

Today

11 a.m. – Optional morning skate, Wells Fargo Center

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Wells Fargo Center

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Friday, Feb. 7

Day off

Saturday, Feb. 8

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Sunday, Feb. 9

10:15 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

12:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Monday, Feb. 10 – Tuesday, Feb. 18

Break for 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

Caps Clips

Feb. 6, 2025

Dump ’n Chase: Caps Face Flyers

Washington Post: Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Monumental Sports Network: Capitals unveil Black History Month jersey, host panel

NHL.com: Capitals unveil 'Celebrating Black History' specialty jersey / Super 16: Jets climb to No. 1, Red Wings enter rankings as 4 Nations approaches (Washington Capitals mentioned)

AP: Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia / Figure skating event benefitting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March (Washington Capitals mentioned)

The Hockey News – Washington: The Alex Ovechkin & Empty-Net Goals Debate; Capitals Defend Captain, Explain Why ENGs Aren't Easy & His Importance At 5-on-6 / When Will Alexeyev, McIlrath & Vrana Draw Back In For Capitals? Carbery Explains Difficulty Behind Getting Regular Scratches Back In Mix

Boston Globe: US Figure Skating to host tribute show benefitting families of victims of D.C. plane crash (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Daily Mail: Beloved NHL announcer and ex-Capitals star Craig Laughlin undergoes open-heart surgery

DC News Now: ‘Legacy on Ice’: Live skating tribute to honor victims of American Airlines, helicopter crash (Washington Capitals mentioned)

NBC 4 Washington: Caps unveil Black History Month jerseys / Figure skating event benefitting victims of DC plane crash to take place at Capital One Arena (Washington Capitals mentioned)

WTOP: Capitals unveil Black History Month specialty jersey

WTTG-TV FOX 5: Check out the Washington Capitals' new Black History Month jerseys / DC clothing boutique designs Capitals Black History Month jersey / Capitals unveil Black History Month jersey designed by The Museum DC

WUSA-TV CBS 9: Washington Capitals unveil Black History Month jerseys / 'Legacy on Ice' benefit at Capital One Arena to help DCA air disaster victims and their families (Washington Capitals mentioned)

106.7 The Fan: Spencer Carbery: Goals record that Ovi is chasing is 'most prestigious record' in hockey

Popville: “Legacy on Ice” Benefit at Capital One Arena to Support Victims of the Tragedy at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport” (Washington Capitals mentioned)

The Score: Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Black History Month Jersey Unveil / Caps 365 | February 5 / Spencer Carbery | February 5 / John Carlson | February 5

Monumental Sports Network: We are Locker Strong

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

DC News Now: On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (5 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (10 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (7 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 p.m.) / On the Capitals Black History Day Game (8 a.m.) / On the Capitals Black History Day Game (7 a.m.) / On the Capitals Black History Day Game (7 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (8 a.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 p.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (9 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (11 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (11 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (9 p.m.)

WRC-TV NBC 4: On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (4 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (5 p.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (4 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (5 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 a.m.) / On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (6 a.m.)

WHUR 96.3: On the Capitals Celebrating Black History Jersey Unveiling (2 p.m.)

Philadelphia Flyers Clips:

NHL.com: Guenther scores with 1 second left in OT, Utah Hockey Club tops Flyers

The Athletic: Flyers take a chance on Jakob Pelletier: ‘He’s a very positive player’

Philly Hockey Now: Flyers Report Card: Ersson Shines Despite the Loss / Guenther’s Big Night Lifts Utah over Flyers Tuesday Night

NBC Sports Philadelphia: Flyers lose on OT buzzer-beater as frustrating stretch continues / Flyers collapse with 1 second remaining in 3-2 OT loss to Utah / Morganti: Flyers ‘lucky' to get a point in OT loss to Utah / Heavy Weight Fight! Deslauriers returns to Flyers lineup with a epic bout

The Hockey News: The Flyers' Center Dilemma, Part 2: The Solutions / The Flyers' Center Dilemma: Part 1 / Three Takeaways From Flyers OT Loss vs. Utah / NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On The Flyers, Blues And Senators / Gameday 54 Preview: Flyers vs. Utah Hockey Club

PHLY Sports: 10 observations: Flyers hang close with Utah due to Ersson, but lose in dramatic fashion in OT / Why are Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko not yet with the Philadelphia Flyers?

Philadelphia Inquirer: NHL long shot Jacob Gaucher is relishing his chance with the Flyers however long it lasts