The Washington Capitals are no strangers to leaving their opponents seeing stars during matchups, and they’re getting back to work in pursuit of a Stanley Cup to bring back to the nation’s capital this season.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the ice during the Washington Capitals 2024-25 season.
Washington Capitals Quick Facts
Founded: 1974
Head Coach: Spencer Carbery
Club Owners: Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Capital One Arena
Championships: 1 (2017)
2023-24 Finish: Eliminated in Round 1 of the playoffs
Don’t miss a single slap-shot, power play or impossible save of the 2024-2025 NHL season. DIRECTV lets you catch all of the excitement on the ice.
Washington Capitals Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Washington Capitals Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Washington Capitals fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NHL season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Washington Capitals 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- Monumental Sports Network (RSN): Channel 642
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local ABC channel
- NHL Network: Channel 215
Not sure which channel is broadcasting the game? Check out DIRECTV’s NHL Channel Guide for channel information, replays, highlights and much more.
And if you want even more hockey content to enjoy, check out DIRECTV’s sports add-on: NHL® CENTER ICE®. During the NHL season, the NHL Network (Ch. 215) is included in your subscription.
The NHL Network delivers live games, daily highlight shows and up-to-the-minute news from around the league 24/7. In addition to up to 40 out of market games each week, you also get stats, scores and highlights, all in one place on your TV.
Washington Capitals Rivalries
The Caps have a few top-tier teams in their immediate neighborhood, and that’s bred some major rivalries over the years. Here are few of Washington’s most prominent feuds:
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The rivalry between the Capitals and Penguins is one of the most well-known in the NHL, largely fueled by the star power of Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. These teams have faced each other in the playoffs multiple times, with Pittsburgh often having the upper hand, especially during their Stanley Cup runs in the 2000s and 2010s.
The Capitals finally broke through in 2018, defeating Pittsburgh on their way to winning the Stanley Cup. This rivalry is marked by its intensity, high-stakes matchups, and the individual battles between Ovechkin and Crosby, making it one of the league’s premier rivalries.
The Caps play the Penguins on:
- November 8 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN+, Hulu
- January 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- February 22, 2025 at 3 p.m. on ABC, ESPN+
- April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. on ESPN
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
The Capitals and Rangers have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to their days in the Patrick Division. Their rivalry has been characterized by several dramatic playoff encounters, including multiple series that went to Game 7, with both teams winning crucial matchups over the years. Notably, the Capitals came back from a 3-1 deficit in 2009 to win the series in seven games.
The rivalry was reignited in the 2010s with several playoff clashes, and tensions escalated in 2021 following a controversial incident involving Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson, which led to a line brawl and further intensified the rivalry.
The Capitals and Rangers will meet on:
- October 29 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- January 4, 2025 at 12 p.m. on ABC, ESPN+
- March 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV, Max
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The rivalry with the Flyers dates back to the 1980s, during which both teams were in the Patrick Division. The Capitals and Flyers have faced off in several notable playoff series, including Washington’s first-ever playoff series victory against Philadelphia in 1984. The rivalry is known for its physicality and emotional intensity, which has persisted through the decades.
The last playoff battle between the two came in 2008, where the Flyers emerged victorious in a hard-fought seven-game series. This rivalry remains a favorite for both fanbases, with each team often delivering gritty, hard-hitting games.
The Caps and Flyers will duke it out on:
- October 22 at 6 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- October 23 at 7:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV, Max
- February 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
- March 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Washington Capitals join the NHL?
The Capitals joined the NHL in 1974.
Who is the head coach of the Washington Capitals?
Spencer Carbery is the current Capitals head coach.
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