NHL season is back, and the Washington Capitals are looking for redemption. After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2013, will the team be able to make a comeback? Check out the 2023-2024 Washington Capitals schedule, roster and more below. Plus, find out how to watch the Capitals play live with DIRECTV.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS HISTORY
The Washington Capitals were founded in 1974 and now play in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals entered the NHL as an expansion team and endured one of the worst seasons in league history right out of the gate. They finished 8-67-5 in the 1974-75 season, setting a record for the worst winning percentage in NHL history (.131).
It wasn’t until more than 40 years later that the team won its first, and only, Stanley Cup title in 2018, much in part due to Capitals’ icon and career player, Alex Ovechkin.
Between that first unfortunate season and 2018, the Capitals worked to build the team up in hopes of a victory. Across the team’s 48 season, the Capitals have made the playoffs 32 times, but rarely managed to make it past the second round. The only other Stanley Cup appearance took place in 1998, where they were defeated by the Detroit Red Wings.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 2023-2024 NHL SCHEDULE
Check out the 2023-2024 Washington Capitals schedule right here, with the game dates and times, plus the networks broadcasting the games.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS 2023-2024 ROSTER
After a tough season last year, the Washington Capitals are back at it, and hopefully better than ever. The biggest concern for the team will be injuries, as that’s what took a fair number of their strongest players off the ice last season. And if new addition to the team, Max Pacioretty, manages to stay healthy this season, he will be another huge asset for the team.
Below is the Washington Capitals 2023-2024 roster, with the players organized by position.
CENTERS
#19 Nicklas Backstrom
#26 Nic Dowd
#92 Evgeny Kuznetsov
#24 Connor McMichael
#21 Aliaksei Protas
#17 Dylan Strome
WINGS
#47 Beck Malenstyn – Left Wing
#15 Sonny Milano – Left Wing
#63 Ivan Miroshnichenko – Left Wing
#8 Alex Ovechkin – Left Wing
#67 Max Pacioretty – Left Wing
#39 Anthony Mantha – Right Wing
#77 T.J. Oshie – Right Wing
#45 Matthew Phillips – Right Wing
#43 Tom Wilson – Right Wing
DEFENSEMEN
#27 Alexander Alexeyev
#74 John Carlson
#6 Joel Edmundson
#42 Martin Fehervary
#4 Hardy Haman Aktell
#3 Nick Jensen
#46 Lucas Johansen
#38 Rasmus Sandin
#57 Trevor van Riemsdyk
GOALIES
#35 Darcy Kuemper
#79 Charlie Lindgren
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Spencer Carbery
Assistant Coaches: Scott Allen; Mitch Love; Kirk Muller; Kenny McCudden
Goaltending Coach: Scott Murray
Video Coaches: Emily Engel-Natzke; Brett Leonhardt
WHERE TO WATCH WASHINGTON CAPITALS GAMES
The NHL is back, and you shouldn’t have to miss a second of the action. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to. You can stream or watch Washington Capitals games on DIRECTV on the channels listed below:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- TNT: Channel 245
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Channel 7
You can also check out the DIRECTV NHL Channel Guide to find live games, replays, highlights and more, at the touch of a button.
And if you want even more hockey content to enjoy, check out the DIRECTV sports add-on: NHL® CENTER ICE®. During the NHL season, the NHL Network (Ch. 215) is included in your subscription.
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