After a disappointing 2022-23 season that saw the Capitals miss the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, expectations are cautiously optimistic heading into 2024. The team’s core, while aging, still includes superstar Alex Ovechkin, who is chasing the all-time goals record.
His journey took a rocky start last season, as he struggled with just eight goals in his first 43 games. However, he rebounded, and finished with 31 goals. The Capitals’ playoff berth was almost an afterthought until the very end of the regular season. A crucial 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers secured the eighth seed, albeit under chaotic circumstances.
Despite their playoff appearance, the Capitals showed vulnerabilities, posting the worst goal differential (-37) of any playoff team since 1991. Their first-round matchup against the New York Rangers highlighted these issues, resulting in a swift four-game sweep where they were outscored 15-7.
In response, management has been proactive in reshaping the roster. Departures of some players were balanced with strategic acquisitions, particularly bolstering the defensive unit. This revamped lineup aims not only to support Ovechkin’s pursuit of 894 career goals but also to transform the Capitals into a more competitive playoff contender.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Washington Capitals NHL games on the radio this season.
Capitals radio station 2024-25
- Radio station: WJFK 106.7 FM and Hubbard Radio (WFED 1500), SiriusXM
You can listen to every Capitals game on WJFK 106.7 FM and Hubbard Radio (WFED 1500), the team’s flagship stations for Washington. You can also listen to Capitals games anywhere in the U.S. and Canada with a SiriusXM subscription.
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Capitals radio announcers
For the 2024-25 season, the Capitals’ broadcast team will feature Emmy Award-winning play-by-play commentator Joe Beninati and game analyst Craig Laughlin. This beloved duo, entering their 28th consecutive season together, will once again be a fan-favorite pairing.
Joining them will be rinkside reporter Al Koken, who will continue to offer exclusive in-game interviews and real-time updates during all Capitals games on MNMT.
Washington Capitals schedule 2024-25
| No. | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 12 | New Jersey | 7:00 p.m. |
| 2 | Oct 15 | Vegas | 7:00 p.m. |
| 3 | Oct 17 | Dallas | 7:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Oct 19 | at New Jersey | 7:00 p.m. |
| 5 | Oct 22 | at Philadelphia | 6:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Oct 23 | Philadelphia | 7:30 p.m. |
| 7 | Oct 26 | at Tampa Bay | 7:00 p.m. |
| 8 | Oct 29 | N.Y. Rangers | 7:30 p.m. |
| 9 | Oct 31 | Montreal | 7:00 p.m. |
| 10 | Nov 2 | Columbus | 5:00 p.m. |
| 11 | Nov 3 | at Carolina | 5:00 p.m. |
| 12 | Nov 6 | Nashville | 7:00 p.m. |
| 13 | Nov 8 | Pittsburgh | 7:30 p.m. |
| 14 | Nov 9 | at St. Louis | 7:00 p.m. |
| 15 | Nov 13 | Toronto | 7:30 p.m. |
| 16 | Nov 15 | at Colorado | 9:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Nov 17 | at Vegas | 8:00 p.m. |
| 18 | Nov 18 | at Utah | 9:00 p.m. |
| 19 | Nov 21 | Colorado | 7:00 p.m. |
| 20 | Nov 23 | New Jersey | 7:00 p.m. |
| 21 | Nov 25 | at Florida | 7:00 p.m. |
| 22 | Nov 27 | at Tampa Bay | 7:30 p.m. |
| 23 | Nov 29 | N.Y. Islanders | 3:00 p.m. |
| 24 | Nov 30 | at New Jersey | 7:00 p.m. |
| 25 | Dec 3 | San Jose | 7:00 p.m. |
| 26 | Dec 6 | at Toronto | 7:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Dec 7 | at Montreal | 7:00 p.m. |
| 28 | Dec 12 | at Columbus | 7:00 p.m. |
| 29 | Dec 14 | Buffalo | 7:00 p.m. |
| 30 | Dec 16 | at Dallas | 8:00 p.m. |
| 31 | Dec 17 | at Chicago | 8:30 p.m. |
| 32 | Dec 20 | Carolina | 7:00 p.m. |
| 33 | Dec 22 | Los Angeles | 5:00 p.m. |
| 34 | Dec 23 | at Boston | 7:00 p.m. |
| 35 | Dec 28 | at Toronto | 7:00 p.m. |
| 36 | Dec 29 | at Detroit | 5:00 p.m. |
| 37 | Dec 31 | Boston | 12:30 p.m. |
| 38 | Jan 2 | Minnesota | 7:00 p.m. |
| 39 | Jan 4 | N.Y. Rangers | 12:00 p.m. |
| 40 | Jan 6 | at Buffalo | 7:00 p.m. |
| 41 | Jan 8 | Vancouver | 7:30 p.m. |
| 42 | Jan 10 | Montreal | 7:00 p.m. |
| 43 | Jan 11 | at Nashville | 8:00 p.m. |
| 44 | Jan 14 | Anaheim | 7:00 p.m. |
| 45 | Jan 16 | at Ottawa | 7:00 p.m. |
| 46 | Jan 18 | Pittsburgh | 7:00 p.m. |
| 47 | Jan 21 | at Edmonton | 9:00 p.m. |
| 48 | Jan 23 | at Seattle | 10:00 p.m. |
| 49 | Jan 25 | at Vancouver | 10:00 p.m. |
| 50 | Jan 27 | at Calgary | 9:00 p.m. |
| 51 | Jan 30 | Seattle | 7:00 p.m. |
| 52 | Feb 1 | Arizona | 7:30 p.m. |
| 53 | Feb 4 | Florida | 7:00 p.m. |
| 54 | Feb 6 | at Philadelphia | 7:00 p.m. |
| 55 | Feb 9 | Utah | 12:30 p.m. |
| 56 | Feb 22 | at Pittsburgh | 3:00 p.m. |
| 57 | Feb 23 | Edmonton | 1:00 p.m. |
| 58 | Feb 25 | Calgary | 7:00 p.m. |
| 59 | Feb 27 | St. Louis | 7:00 p.m. |
| 60 | Mar 1 | Tampa Bay | 12:30 p.m. |
| 61 | Mar 3 | Ottawa | 6:30 p.m. |
| 62 | Mar 5 | at N.Y. Rangers | 7:30 p.m. |
| 63 | Mar 7 | Detroit | 7:00 p.m. |
| 64 | Mar 9 | Seattle | 3:30 p.m. |
| 65 | Mar 11 | at Anaheim | 10:00 p.m. |
| 66 | Mar 13 | at Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. |
| 67 | Mar 15 | at San Jose | 5:00 p.m. |
| 68 | Mar 18 | Detroit | 7:00 p.m. |
| 69 | Mar 20 | Philadelphia | 7:00 p.m. |
| 70 | Mar 22 | Florida | 5:00 p.m. |
| 71 | Mar 25 | at Winnipeg | 8:00 p.m. |
| 72 | Mar 27 | at Minnesota | 8:00 p.m. |
| 73 | Mar 30 | Buffalo | 3:00 p.m. |
| 74 | Apr 1 | at Boston | 7:00 p.m. |
| 75 | Apr 2 | at Carolina | 7:00 p.m. |
| 76 | Apr 4 | Chicago | 7:00 p.m. |
| 77 | Apr 6 | at N.Y. Islanders | 12:30 p.m. |
| 78 | Apr 10 | Carolina | 7:30 p.m. |
| 79 | Apr 12 | at Columbus | 7:00 p.m. |
| 80 | Apr 13 | Columbus | 6:00 p.m. |
| 81 | Apr 15 | at N.Y. Islanders | 8:00 p.m. |
| 82 | Apr 17 | at Pittsburgh | 7:00 p.m. |
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