The NHL slate on Wednesday includes a showdown between the Washington Capitals (0-0-0) and the Boston Bruins (0-0-0), starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on TNT.
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Capitals vs. Bruins: Oct. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 23.53% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.01% | 5th |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.30 | 26th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.22% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.85% | 25th |
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Capitals vs. Bruins Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome was one of Washington's leading contributors last season, recording 82 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 19.6%.
- Alexander Ovechkin was another of Washington's top contributors last season, totaling 73 total points (44 goals and 29 assists).
- In 76 games a season ago, Aliaksei Protas proved to be a scoring option for Washington. He racked up 66 points on the year (30 goals and 36 assists).
- As Washington's top goalkeeper last season, Logan Thompson posted 31 wins and 6 losses while surrendering 105 goals against 1,067 saves.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak totaled 106 points (1.3 per game) for Boston last season, with 43 goals and 63 assists in 82 games (playing 20:10 per game).
- Morgan Geekie collected 56 points last season, with 33 goals and 23 assists.
- Pavel Zacha scored 14 goals last season, and 33 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman had a 22-29-7 record last season, with an .892 save percentage (47th in the league). He conceded 176 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Bruins Injury Report
Capitals
Dylan McIlrath: Out (Lower Body)
Bruins
None
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/12/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |