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The Capitals begin a three-game homestand tonight when they host the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena for the second of three regular-season meetings between the teams this season. Alex Ovechkin recorded four points (3g, 1a), including his 33rd career hat trick, to pass Joe Sakic (1,641) for the 10th-most points in NHL history in Washington’s 8-4 victory over the Canadiens on Nov. 20 at Bell Centre. The Capitals and Canadiens will complete their season series in Montreal on Feb. 28. Washington is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games against Montreal and has earned at least one point in 19 of its last 25 games versus the Canadiens (16-6-3, .700 P%), dating back to the 2016-17 season.

Ovechkin, who reached the 20-goal mark for the 21st straight season with a power-play strike on Sunday at Nashville, enters tonight’s contest on a four-game goal streak (5g). It marks Ovechkin’s second four-game goal streak of the season (11/15/25-11/20/25: 6g). Ovechkin later added a power-play assist as he moved past Phil Housley (612) for the ninth most power-play points in NHL history. Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goals leader, currently sits at 917 career regular-season goals and 77 career playoff goals. The Capitals captain can become the second player in NHL history with 1,000 combined goals (regular season & playoffs), along with Wayne Gretzky (1,016).

Ovechkin has recorded 74 points (42g, 32a) in 61 career games against Montreal. Ovechkin has 19 points (9g, 10a) in his last 11 games versus the Canadiens and has failed to register a point just once in his previous 13 meetings with Montreal.

Schedule & Availability

Tuesday, Jan. 13

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

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Montréal Canadiens, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Wednesday, Jan. 14

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Thursday, Jan. 15

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

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. San Jose Sharks, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio Network

Friday, Jan. 16

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

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

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

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25-26 Media Guide

Latest Videos

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Caps Clips

Jan. 13, 2026

Washington Capitals: Caps Open Homestand vs. Habs / Dowd Reflects on "Interesting" Mentors' Trip / The Art of Inspiration / Caps Fall 3-2 in Trip Finale / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps Morning Skate

NHL.com: NHL EDGE stats: Vezina Trophy race wide open (Logan Thompson mentioned) / Rookie Watch: Kapanen, Laba among best at winning face-offs (Justin Sourdif mentioned) / Josi has 3 points, Predators hold off Capitals / Ovechkin scores 20 goals for 21st season, 2nd most in NHL history

Washington Post: The Capitals’ up-and-down season gets another chapter

Associated Press: Roman Josi’s goal, 2 assists lead Predators over Capitals 3-2

The Athletic: Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard remain at the top (Ryan Leonard, Cole Hutson, Ivan Miroshnichenko & Ilya Protas mentioned) / Calder Trophy race: Ranking NHL’s top rookies halfway through 2025-26 season (Ryan Leonard mentioned)

ESPN: What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026? (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)

Sportsnet: Capitals' Sourdif exits vs. Predators with upper-body injury

Daily Faceoff: 2025-26 Calder Trophy January Rankings: Top 10 first-half standouts (Ryan Leonard mentioned) / NHL power rankings: When will the Senators’ nightmare end? (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Capitals’ Justin Sourdif leaves game with upper-body injury

The Hockey News – Washington: Amid Inconsistency & Adversity, The Capitals Feel They're 'Fully Capable' Of More — And Know They Need To Get To It Quickly / Takeaways: Ovechkin Stays Hot, But Capitals Fall To Predators / Chychrun Out For Capitals vs. Predators With Illness, Wilson Remains On IR /

Northern Virginia Magazine: The 11 Most Exciting Events This Weekend in Northern Virginia and DC (Washington Capitals and PWHL mentioned)

Washingtonian: 24 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend (PWHL Takeover Tour mentioned)

WRC-TV NBC 4: List: What to do in the DC area this week and on MLK Day weekend (PWHL Takeover Tour mentioned)

Axios DC: Caps Pride night this weekend as Heated Rivalry, gay hockey has a moment

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):                        

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Ethen Frank | Postgame / Charlie Lindgren | Postgame / Dylan Strome | Postgame / Rinkside Update | John Leonard / Spencer Carbery | January 11

Monumental Sports Network: Caps Postgame Live on the PWHL Takeover Tour / Caps Intermission Live on the PWHL Takeover Tour / The Hockey Lifers | Ovi hits another milestone / David, Ethen Frank showcase bond on Mentors’ Trip

Capitals Radio Network: Caps This Morning | January 12

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On First Responders Night (5 p.m.) / On Alex Ovechkin reaching the 20-goal mark for the 21st consecutive season (5 p.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m.) / On Capital One Arena hosting the PWHL Takeover Tour and MedStar Capitals Iceplex hosting PWHL open practices and girls’ youth hockey clinics (10 p.m.)

WJLA-TV ABC 7: On the Mentors’ Trip (5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11 p.m., 11:30 p.m., 12 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 1 a.m., 1:30 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 5 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On Alex Ovechkin reaching the 20-goal mark for the 21st consecutive season (11 p.m., 12 p.m.)

Montreal Canadiens Clips:

Montreal Canadiens: VAN@MTL: Game recap

Montreal Gazette: About Last Night: Jakub Dobes gets run support in second straight win / Hidden Game: Canadiens use strong third period to feast on the Canucks