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The Capitals continue their four-game homestand tonight when they host the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena. The Capitals are 6-1-1 in their last eight home games and have outscored the opposition 29-17 (3.63 GF/GP, 2.13 GA/GP) during the eight-game stretch.

Anthony Beauvillier is expected to play in his 700th career game tonight. Beauvillier, who was acquired by the Capitals from the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 7, 2025, has played 86 of his 699 career games with Washington (also 457 GP w/ NYI; 63 GP w/ PIT; 55 GP w/ VAN; 23 GP w/ CHI; 15 GP w/ NSH). Since joining the Capitals at the end of last season, the Sorel-Tracy, Quebec native ranks fourth among the team’s forwards in plus-minus (+9) and tied for sixth in goals (14).

Beauvillier was selected by the New York Islanders in the first round (28th overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft and will become the eighth member of his draft class to reach the 700-game mark. The 5’11”, 181-pound forward ranks eighth among his draft class in games played, 17th in goals and 25th in points.

Schedule & Availability

Wednesday, March 18

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

7:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Thursday, March 19

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Friday, March 20

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

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

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Saturday, March 21

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Sunday, March 22

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

12:30 p.m. – Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT, NHLN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

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

Caps Clips

March 18, 2026

Washington Capitals: Caps Continue Homestand vs. Sens

NHL.com: Hutson practices with Capitals, could make NHL debut on Wednesday / Chris Patrick joins First Shift

Washington Times: Capitals’ Hutson earns rave reviews ahead of potential NHL debut

Associated Press: Ottawa visits Washington after Batherson’s 2-goal game

Daily Faceoff: Can Cole Hutson replicate Lane’s success in the NHL?

The Hockey News – Washington: 'Chez PLD': Why Pierre-Luc Dubois Has Opened His Home To Capitals Rookies & Now, Cole Hutson / John Carlson Still Looking Out For Capitals After Trade, Offers Support To Cole Hutson / Cole Hutson Ready To Bring Magic To D.C., Reflects On Joining Capitals: 'Just Trying To Stay In The Moment' / First Look: Cole Hutson Impresses, Showcases Skill Set As He Officially Joins Capitals

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Chris Patrick joins First Shift / Spencer Carbery | March 17 / Cole Hutson | March 17 / Matt Roy | March 17

Capitals Radio Network: Caps This Morning | March 18 / Afternoon ReCAP | March 17 (Cherry Blossom Night mentioned)

NHL Network: Chris Patrick joins First Shift

WTTG-TV FOX 5: Previewing Cherry Blossom Night (4 a.m., 5 a.m., 6 a.m.)

Ottawa Senators Clips:

Ottawa Senators: Ottawa’s four-line attack key to recent success / Batherson breaks tie in 3rd, Senators top Sharks to gain in wild card

Ottawa Sun: Nick Jensen to undergo knee surgery, has likely suited up for last game with Ottawa Senators / Senators led by fourth liners Foegele, Zetterlund in win over Sharks