The Capitals will kick off their milestone season at home, facing off against the New Jersey Devils on October 12 at the Capital One Arena.

The Capitals' 50th anniversary opener holds special significance as both the Capitals and the Devils originally entered the NHL as the Kansas City Scouts in the 1974-75 season. This historic matchup promises to be an exciting start to a memorable season for Capitals fans.

Highlighted on the schedule are five homestands, where the Capitals will play at least three consecutive games at the Capital One Arena. The longest homestand, a five-game stretch, will take place from February 23 to March 3, giving the Capitals ample opportunity to defend their home ice advantage.

The Capitals will also hit the road for five stretches of at least three consecutive away games, including a season-long five-game road trip scheduled from January 21 to January 30. These road trips will test the team's mettle and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their skills on opposing ice.

Notably, the Capitals will have 13 sets of back-to-back games, showcasing their resilience and endurance throughout the season. It will be crucial for the team's success to manage the physical demands of playing consecutive games.

Weekend games will be a treat for Capitals fans, with a total of 21 of the team's 41 home games falling on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. These weekend matchups will undoubtedly create an electric atmosphere at the Capital One Arena.

The schedule also features three special holiday home games, adding to the excitement. On Halloween, October 31, the Capitals will face the Montreal Canadiens; on New Year's Eve, December 31, they will take on the Boston Bruins, and on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, they will play host to the Utah Hockey Club. This will mark the 17th consecutive season that the Capitals will celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a home game.

Fans can mark their calendars for anticipated matchups, including games against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 15, the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 8 and January 18, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, on February 4. These contests promise intense competition and thrilling hockey moments.

The February schedule will witness a 12-day break for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, taking place from February 12 to 20 in Montreal and Boston. This pause in the Capitals' regular-season action will allow players to represent their countries and bring an added level of excitement to the season.

Television broadcast plans for the Capitals' games will be revealed at a later date. However, fans can catch all the action through various channels, including the Caps Radio Network, 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7, WashingtonCaps.com, and the Washington Caps mobile app.

As the Capitals step onto the ice for their 50th season, the schedule promises a thrilling blend of historic matchups, exciting holiday games, and intense rivalries. Capitals fans can look forward to a season filled with memorable moments, as the team aims for yet another successful campaign.