Capitals Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Schedule and Roster

The Washington Capitals will begin their 2021-22 Training Camp, presented by MedStar Health, at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with Caps Media Day on Thursday, Sept. 23, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today.
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This marks the Capitals' 15th training camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, the Metro-accessible, inside-the-Beltway practice facility that features two NHL-sized rinks. All on-ice sessions will be open to the public and free of charge. Fans attending Caps practices will be required to comply with all applicable regulations and recommendations issued by the Arlington County health authorities. Fans will be required to wear masks for all Capitals practices at MedStar Capitals Iceplex regardless of vaccination status.
Washington's training camp will include 30 forwards, 18 defensemen and six goalies, and will be broken up into two squads (Group A and Group B) and their schedules will vary.

During the training camp and to begin the 2021-22 season, select players and head coach Peter Laviolette will be available to the media in a scrum format outside the Caps locker room following their on and off-ice sessions. Those media members seeking specific players should check with the Capitals media relations department in advance for the best time to gain access to individuals as it will likely change daily. Laviolette will be made available to the media following the final on-ice session of each day.
The Capitals complete training camp roster and schedule through the first week is
linked here
. Training camp will last 20 days with the NHL regular season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The Capitals will open the season against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
2021-22 Training Camp Schedule (first seven days)
Thursday, Sept. 23
Group A Practice: 9:30 a.m.
Group B Practice: 11:50 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 24
Group A Practice: 9:30 a.m.
Group B Practice: 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25
Group B Practice: 9:30 a.m.
Group A Practice: 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26
Non-Game Group Practice: 9 a.m.
5 p.m. Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
Monday, Sept. 27
Group A Practice: 9:30 a.m.
Group B Practice: 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Group B Practice: 9:30 a.m.
Group A Practice: 11:30 a.m.