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The Washington Capitals will begin their 2024-25 Training Camp, in partnership with MedStar Health, at MedStar Capitals Iceplex with Caps Media Day on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Washington’s training camp roster includes 41 forwards, 24 defensemen and seven 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 Spencer Carbery will be available to the media in a scrum format outside the Caps locker room following their on- and off-ice sessions. For Thursday’s Media Day, all general media availabilities will be held in the second floor interview room overlooking the Capitals rink and one-on-ones with local T.V. affiliates will be held on the balcony. 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.

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.


Schedule & Availability

Wednesday, Sept. 18

NHL players physicals/testing - no media availability

MedStar Capitals Iceplex closed to the public

Thursday, Sept. 19 – Caps Media Day

9 a.m. – Group A skate test (Capitals Rink)

9:45 a.m. – Group A practice

11 a.m. – Group A media availability

11:45 a.m. – Group B skate test (Capitals Rink)

12:30 p.m. – Group B practice

1:45 p.m. – Group B media availability

2 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability

2:30 p.m. – Group C skate test (Capitals Rink)

3 p.m. – SVP and General Manager Chris Patrick media availability

3:15 p.m. – Group C practice

4:30 p.m. – Group C media availability

Friday, Sept. 20

9 a.m. – Group A practice (Arlington Rink)

9:35 a.m. – Group A practice (Capitals Rink)

10:30 a.m. – Group A off-ice workouts (Gym)

11 a.m. – Group A media availability

11:20 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability

11:45 p.m. – Group B practice (Arlington Rink)

12:20 p.m. – Group B practice (Capitals Rink)

1:10 p.m. – Group B off-ice workouts (Gym)

1:40 p.m. – Group B media availability

1:45 p.m. – Group C practice (Arlington Rink)

2:20 p.m. – Group C practice (Capitals Rink)

2:55 p.m. – Group C media availability

Saturday, Sept. 21

9 a.m. – Group A practice (Arlington Rink)

9:35 a.m. – Group A practice (Capitals Rink)

10:30 a.m. – Group A off-ice workouts (Gym)

11 a.m. – Group A media availability

11:20 a.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability

11:45 p.m. – Group B practice (Arlington Rink)

12:20 p.m. – Group B practice (Capitals Rink)

1:10 p.m. – Group B off-ice workouts (Gym)

1:40 p.m. – Group B media availability

1:45 p.m. – Group C practice (Arlington Rink)

2:20 p.m. – Group C practice (Capitals Rink)

2:55 p.m. – Group C media availability

Sunday, Sept. 22

3 p.m. – Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Capital One Arena

TV: Monumental Sports Network (MNMT)

Radio: Team 980, Caps Radio 24/7

Postgame – Players and head coach media availability

9 a.m. – Non-game group practice (both rinks)

10 a.m. – Non-game group scrimmage (Capitals Rink)

Monday, Sept. 23

Day Off

Training camp schedule subject to change. Updated schedule information will be announced on @CapitalsPR

Thursday, Oct. 10

Caps 50 Fest presented by TikTok (Capital One Arena)

Friday, Oct. 11

Caps Alumni Game (MedStar Capitals Iceplex)

Saturday, Oct. 12

7 p.m. – Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils, Capital One Arena

TV: Monumental Sports Network (MNMT)

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Caps Clips

September 18, 2024

Monumental Sports Network: Carbery looking forward to coaching revamped Capitals roster / Capitals surprise Alex Ovechkin with Screaming Eagle reveal / Fantasy hockey draft strategy: rounds 1-4 (Alex Ovechkin mentioned)

The Athletic: The 6 NHL goalie competitions we’re watching closely in training camp (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Every NHL team’s biggest question heading into training camp (Washington Capitals mentioned)

NHL.com: Mailbag: Rangers' upgrades; Devils as dark horse Stanley Cup contender (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Top training camp storylines discussed by NHL.com writers (Washington Capitals mentioned) / Capitals surprise Ovechkin with ‘screaming eagle’ jersey on birthday / Draisaitl's love for Oilers, playing in Edmonton discussed on 'NHL @TheRink' podcast (Washington Capitals mentioned)

The Hockey News – Washington: Gallery: Scenes From Capitals Informal Skates Leading Up To Training Camp

ESPN: Fantasy hockey 2024: Which forwards are on the rebound? (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Daily Faceoff: Washington Capitals bring back Screamin’ Eagle jersey for six games in 2024-25

Sports Illustrated: Capitals Announce Alternative Jersey Schedule

Hockey Feed: Capitals unveil their new jerseys as a surprise birthday gift for Alex Ovechkin

WTOP: Devils Backbone brews up 50th anniversary beer for Washington Capitals

TheAHL.com: NHL camps providing opportunities (Washington Capitals mentioned)

Actual News Magazine: Loose puck | Imitate the Capitals?

Inside the Rink: Washington Capitals Bring Back Screaming Eagle Jersey

UniWatch: Washington Capitals Bringing Back Black “Screaming Eagle” Uniform for 2024-25 NHL Season

UniSwag: Washington Capitals Bring back the Black 'Screaming Eagle' Jersey

SportsLogos.net: Capitals “Screaming Eagle” Uniform Returns for Six in 2024-25

Daily Caller: Washington Capitals Make Glorious Decision To Bring Back Iconic ‘Screaming Eagle’ Jersey

Broadcast (Excluding Game Highlights):

Monumental Sports Network: Carbery's expectations for Caps' 50th anniversary - 9/17 / New Caps players fans should look out for - 9/17

106.7 The Fan: Grant and Danny on the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (6 p.m.)

DC 101: On Capit-Ale (8 p.m.)

DC News Now: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (11 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (10 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (7 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (6 p.m.) / On the Screaming Eagle Jersey (8 a.m.)

NHL Network: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (6 p.m.)

NHL Network Radio: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (3 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (5 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (6 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (8 p.m.)

Sportsnet: Donnie and Dhali – The Team – On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (11 a.m.) / Sportsnet Central on the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (4 p.m.)

WTOP: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (10 a.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey and Capit-Ale (12 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey and Capit-Ale (2 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (5 p.m.)

WTTG-TV FOX 5: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (10 a.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (3 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (5 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (7 p.m.) / On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey and Capit-Ale (10 p.m.) / On the Screaming Eagle Jersey and Capit-Ale (6 a.m.) / On the Screaming Eagle Jersey and Capit-Ale (7 a.m.)

WUSA-TV CBS 9: On the Capitals Screaming Eagle Jersey (11 p.m.)

Sportsnet: Capitals announce screaming eagle's return on Ovechkin's 39th birthday