The Washington Capitals will open their 2025-26 NHL season against the Boston Bruins on October 8 at Capital One Arena. The announcement was made with the notable mention of captain Alex Ovechkin. The last encounter with Boston at home was on October 13, 2022, where the Capitals lost 5-2. They have not won a season opener since Ovechkin's milestone achievement in 2021. Additionally, the Capitals will play the Bruins in the preseason on September 21 and again on October 2 at Capital One Arena.
The Capitals will face the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8 at Capital One Arena to begin their home slate for the 2025-26 NHL season. Captain Alex Ovechkin is prominently featured in the announcement.
The Caps last faced Boston for their home opener for the 2022-23 season, losing 5-2, and they haven't started a campaign with a victory since 2021.
Ovechkin scored twice in the Capitals' home opener on Oct. 13, 2021, against the New York Rangers, marking a milestone in his goal scoring career.
The Capitals will also face the Bruins in preseason on Sept. 21 at TD Garden and again on Oct. 2 at Capital One Arena.
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