The National Hockey League today announced the 2020-21 regular-season schedule for its 31 member clubs. The Washington Capitals will play 56 games against East Division opponents and will open the season at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Jan. 14 against the Buffalo Sabres. The Capitals home opener will take place on Friday, Jan. 22 vs. Buffalo at Capital One Arena.
Washington will play each team in the re-aligned East Division eight times. The East Division includes the Boston Bruins, the Buffalo Sabres, the New Jersey Devils, the New York Islanders, the New York Rangers, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Capitals Announce 2020-21 Regular-Season Schedule
Washington begins season in Buffalo on Jan. 14; hosts Buffalo in home opener on Jan. 22; Club will play 56 games within re-aligned East Division