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The Metropolitan Division’s top two teams meet when the Capitals visit the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at Lenovo Center. Tonight’s contest marks the third of four regular season meetings between the teams this season. The Capitals and Hurricanes have split the first two games of the season series, with the home team winning each contest. Washington defeated Carolina 3-1 on Dec. 20 at Capital Arena, while Alex Ovechkin scored in a 4-2 loss in Raleigh on Nov. 3. The Capitals and Hurricanes will complete their season series eight days from today on April 10 in D.C. The Capitals are 106-61-14-10 all-time versus the Carolina/Hartford franchise and 5-4-1 in their last 10 road games at Lenovo Center.

Seven of Washington’s eight remaining games are against Metropolitan Division opponents. The Capitals (48-17-9, 105 points) enter tonight’s contest in first place in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. Washington sits 11 points ahead of second-place Carolina (45-24-4, 94 points), which marks the largest point differential between a division leader and a second-place team. The Capitals are vying for their 14th division title in franchise history and sixth first place finish in the Metropolitan Division. Since the Metropolitan Division was formed in 2013-14, no other Metro team was won more than two division titles. The Capitals have a 15-4-0 record (.789 P%) against Metropolitan Division opponents this season. Washington’s .789 point percentage in divisional games is the highest among all teams against their respective divisions.

THE GR8 CHASE

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal on Tuesday at Boston and has now scored in back-to-back games. Ovechkin (891g in 1,484 GP) enters tonight’s tilt four goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky (894g in 1,487 GP) for the NHL’s all-time goals record. Ovechkin has scored 38 goals in 58 games this season (0.66 G/GP) and 16 goals in his last 24 games. The Capitals have eight regular-season games remaining, including tonight’s contest in Carolina. Ovechkin has recorded 105 points (51g, 54a) in 91 career games against the Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s 105 career points versus Carolina are the most he has recorded versus a single opponent, while his 51 goals are tied for the third most (57 goals vs. Winnipeg; 52 goals vs. Philadelphia; 51 goals vs. Tampa Bay).

Schedule & Availability

Wednesday, April 2

4:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Lenovo Center

7 p.m. – Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes, Lenovo Center

TV: MNMT, TNT, MAX

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Thursday, April 3

Day off

Friday, April 4

10:30 a.m. – Morning skate, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT, NHLN

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Saturday, April 5

11 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Sunday, April 6

10:15 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, UBS Arena

12:30 p.m. – Capitals at New York Islanders, UBS Arena

TV: MNMT, TNT, MAX

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

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April 2, 2025

Dump ’n Chase: Caps Clash with Canes in Carolina / Caps Bounce Bruins, 4-3 / Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate

Washington Post: Ryan Leonard arrives — just in time for Alex Ovechkin’s 891st goal / Caps’ top prospect Ryan Leonard set to make NHL debut in Boston

ESPN: Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot / Alex Ovechkin scores 891st goal, now four shy of NHL record

Monumental Sports Network: Alex Ovechkin scores goal 891, moves four away from record / Alex Ovechkin's Gretzky chase through his teammates' eyes

The Athletic: ‘Hey, it’s Ovi’: A welcome text, a hometown debut and Ryan Leonard’s next move / Alex Ovechkin 4 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Bruins

NHL.com: Mailbag: Potential 1st-round opponents for Capitals; Hart, Calder picks / Ovechkin back in Raleigh, where career began at 2004 NHL Draft / Ovechkin scores No. 891 in Capitals win against Bruins / Leonard’s Boston College teammates cheer forward during NHL debut for Capitals / Capitals release Ovechkin goal counters across D.C. area, NYC / Leonard joining Capitals during Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky 'dream come true' / Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Blues host Red Wings seeking 10th straight win (Washington Capitals mentioned)

AP: Ovechkin scores No. 891. He needs 3 to tie Gretzky and 4 to pass him

CBC: Ovechkin scores 891th career goal, 4 away from breaking Gretzky's all-time record

The Hockey News: How Soon Will Ryan Leonard Boost The Washington Capitals?

The Hockey News – Washington: Takeaways: Leonard Brings Boom In NHL Debut, Capitals Edge Bruins To Snap Skid / Capitals vs. Bruins Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch / What The Capitals Want To See From Leonard In NHL Debut, Expectations vs. Bruins / Ryan Leonard Talks Overnight Jump To Capitals, Debut & Hanging With Alex Ovechkin: 'Not Something You Can Put Into Words' / Capitals Notebook: Where Ryan Leonard Will Draw In For Debut, McIlrath Replaces Roy

The Hockey News – Chicago: Ovechkin Could Break Goals Record Against Blackhawks

Sportsnet: Capitals' Leonard gets 'rookie lap' for NHL debut in front of family / Scout's Analysis: What the Capitals add with prospect Ryan Leonard / Capitals re-sign forward Spencer Smallman to two-year contract

TSN: The Gr8 Chase - Follow Ovechkin's pursuit of The Great One / With Ovechkin closing in on record, Matthews grateful Leafs don't see Caps again / Top prospect Leonard joins Capitals amid Ovechkin's pursuit of history / Insider Trading: NHL’s broadcast deal with potential of more to come (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Early Trading: Injury news on McDavid, Skinner, Ekholm and more (Washington Capitals mentioned)

CNN: A leap year ploy could have altered hockey history as Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s ‘unreachable’ goal record

Daily Faceoff: Ryan Leonard’s Capitals teammates welcomed him at college bar before his NHL debut / The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26 (Mitch Love mentioned)

Yahoo Sports: Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 4 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 / Welcome to the League, Kid! (Ryan Leonard mentioned) (Newsletter attached)

USA Today: No foolin', Alex Ovechkin is on the brink of Gretzky's NHL scoring record

Sporting News: Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?

The Score: The oral history of Alex Ovechkin's 'electric' NHL arrival

Washington Times: Ovechkin nets 891st career goal, sits four from passing Gretzky for all-time record

WTTG-TV Fox 5: The Gr8 Chase: Caps Alex Ovechkin nears all-time scoring record

Reuters: Alex Ovechkin nets goal No. 891; Capitals top Bruins

Sports Illustrated: Spartans' Gucciardi Signs Pro Deal / When Will Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Break NHL Goal Record?

Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs' Matthews gladly 'witnessing history' in Ovechkin chase

NESN: Bruins Legend Zdeno Chara Praises Alex Ovechkin

Boston Bruins: Need to Know: Bruins vs. Capitals

Boston Globe: A view of greatness as Alex Ovechkin moves himself four goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s mark with score at TD Garden

Boston.com: Mass. native Ryan Leonard’s road to NHL realized with sushi dinner with Ovechkin, debut vs. Bruins / Ryan Leonard has signed with the Capitals. Which of his BC teammates could be next to ink pro contracts?

New England Sports Network: Why Alex Ovechkin Realistically Could Reach 1,000 Career Goals / Bruins Forward Ignites Crowd With Epic Second-Period Fight (Dylan McIlrath mentioned)

Boston Herald: Bruins’ comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Washington

MassLive: Everything the Capitals said about Ryan Leonard’s NHL debut / Amherst’s Ryan Leonard looks poised amid chaos of NHL debut with Capitals / Bruins call-up fights Capitals journeyman in a long heavyweight bout / Alex Ovechkin inches closer to NHL record as Bruins lose ninth straight / Why Capitals coach hopes Ryan Leonard gives ‘a little bit of a shot’ to entire team / Mass. native enjoys sushi with Alex Ovechkin ahead of Capitals debut vs. Bruins

730DC: Newsletter attached.

WBZ-TV CBS News Boston: Former Boston College star Ryan Leonard set for NHL debut with Capitals vs. Bruins at TD Garden

Greenfield Recorder (Greenfield, MA): Amherst’s Ryan Leonard makes NHL debut for Washington Capitals in 4-3 win over Bruins in Boston

Muscle & Fitness: NHL Star Tom Wilson Talks Training and His Gym Bag Essentials

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Washington Capitals: Spencer Carbery | Postgame / Alex Ovechkin | Postgame / Dylan Strome | Postgame / Charlie Lindgren | Postgame / Ryan Leonard | Postgame / Alex Ovechkin | April 1 / Spencer Carbery | April 1 / Ryan Leonard | April 1 / Rinkside Update | Ryan Leonard

Monumental Sports Network: Koken, El-Bashir share expectations for Leonard's debut / Rink Report - 4/1/25

Caps Radio 24/7: Caps This Morning with John Walton & Katie Florio: Today's Podcast

ESPN WHSQ (New York): On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (also aired on WEPN)

Fan Duel Sports Network: Fox 2 Red Wings Pregame on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation / Kings Pregame Live on Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation

Monumental Sports Network: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation / On MSE Foundation’s JOOB Sweepstakes

WTTG-TV FOX 5: Live Shot from MedStar Capitals Iceplex on The Gr8 Chase, Including Fan Initiatives and The V Foundation (5 p.m.) / Live Shot from MedStar Capitals Iceplex on The Gr8 Chase, Including Fan Initiatives and The V Foundation (6 p.m.) / Breaking News Alert On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (11 p.m.)

CNN Newsource: On Alex Ovechkin and The V Foundation (also aired on: WTVR - Richmond; KYESLD – Anchorage, AK; KTUU – Anchorage, AK; WACH – Columbia, SC)

Carolina Hurricanes Clips:

Carolina Hurricanes: Preview: April 2 vs. Washington / After The Storm: Canes 'Find A Way' In Sunday's Wild Win

News & Observer: City leaders mull next steps for Lenovo Center entertainment district. What they decided / Carolina Hurricanes have front-row seat to ‘Gr8 Chase,’ but hope to watch it from afar