Washington Capitals
· 2026-06-23
The Washington Capitals have announced their 2026-27 preseason schedule, with the first home game set for Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. against the Philadelphia Flyers at GIANT Center in Hershey, PA.
The Capitals will open their preseason schedule against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, Sept. 20 at TD Garden.
The team will then face the Flyers on Sept. 21 at GIANT Center, marking the second consecutive season they've hosted a preseason game at this venue.
The Capitals will return to Capital One Arena to face the Bruins on Friday, Sept. 25 and will conclude their preseason schedule on Saturday, Sept. 26 against the Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The GIANT Center in Hershey, PA has been a successful venue for the Capitals, with the team enjoying a strong affiliation with the Hershey Bears.
The Capitals and Bears have been affiliated for 21 years, with the Bears winning the Calder Cup five times during this partnership.
Hershey Bears Vice President of Hockey Operations Bryan Helmer expressed excitement about the upcoming game, stating that the event will highlight the strong partnership between the two teams.
The Capitals' roster has featured several players who have also played for the Hershey Bears, including Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas.
The Capitals were 5-1-0 in the preseason in 2026-27, with an all-time preseason record of 187-138-33-19.
The team is looking to build on this success in the upcoming season, with the complete 2026-27 NHL regular season schedule to be released at a later date.
The Capitals' preseason schedule is set to kick off on Sept. 20, with fans eagerly anticipating the team's performance in the upcoming season.