This marks the Capitals' 16th 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.
Washington's training camp will include 42 forwards, 20 defensemen and six goalies, and will be broken up into three squads (Group A, Group B and Group C) and their schedules will vary.
During the start of training camp, 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. The Caps locker room will be open to media in the later stages of training camp. 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.
Media members interested in attending a practice should direct their request to Alex D'Agostino in the Capitals communications department ([email protected]) at least 24 hours in advance of practice. Media attending practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex are required to wear their team-issued credential at all times.
The Capitals complete training camp roster and schedule through the first week is listed below. Training camp will last 19 days with the NHL regular season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The Capitals will open the season against the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22 - Capitals Media Day Media Availability
| Group A: on-ice testing & off-ice workout | 9:45a.m. - 11a.m. |
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| Group B: on-ice testing & off-ice workout | 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. |
| Group C: on-ice testing & off-ice workout | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
| Group A: Media Availability | 11:15 a.m. |
| Group B: Media Availability | 12:45 p.m. |
| Group C: Media Availability | 2 p.m. |
| Head Coach Peter Laviolette | 1 p.m. |
| General Manager Brian MacLellan | 1:30 p.m. |
