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How to Watch Washington Capitals Games (And Alex Ovechkin Chase History)

Alex Ovechkin is about to break Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most NHL goals — here’s how to watch every Capitals game when that might happen

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April 2, 2025

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Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates on the ice against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

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It’s a great time to be a Washington Capitals fan and, more specifically, an Alex Ovechkin fan. The star left winger is skating towards history with 891 goals, as of April 1, putting him just four away from setting the NHL’s record for most career goals. Wayne Gretzky currently holds the 894-goal record, which he set in 1994.

At a Glance: How to Watch Capitals Games

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If you’re looking to watch the Capitals’ upcoming games and witness Ovechkin set the record, read on. Below is a guide to the best way to stream Washington Capitals games without cable.

How to Watch Washington Capitals Hockey Games Online

The Washington Capitals’ remaining regular-season games are spread out across TNT, ESPN, and regional sports networks (RSNs). If you don’t have cable, the best streaming service to watch all the remaining games online is DirecTV Stream.

DirecTV Stream’s Choice package carries TNT and ESPN, and it offers some of the best RSN coverage of any cable streaming solution. This makes it a standout among other popular live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV (limited RSN coverage), Fubo (no TNT), and Sling (limited RSN coverage).

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The Choice package starts with a five-day free trial and costs $89.99 for your first three months of service. After that introductory period, the price increases to $114.99 a month. It’s pricey, but it’s also very comprehensive. The plan carries over 125 cable channels, including major networks, specialty sports channels, and RSNs. You can also access your DirecTV Stream subscription on any streaming device, making it easy to keep up with Capitals games from anywhere.

Washington Capitals 2025 Schedule: When Will Ovechkin Break the Record?

The Washington Capitals have eight more games in their 2025 NHL regular season schedule. Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s record in any of these, although he’s most likely to do so in the April 10, 12, or 13 game.

See all the remaining Capitals games below, including their start times and TV information.

Wed, Apr 2, at Carolina, 7 p.m. ET on RSNs
Fri, Apr 4, vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. ET on RSNs
Sun, Apr 6, at Islanders, 12:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Thu, Apr 10, vs. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Sat, Apr 12, at Columbus, 7 p.m. ET on ABC
Sun, Apr 13, vs. Columbus, 6 p.m. ET on RSNs
Tue, Apr 15, at Islanders, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Thu, Apr 17, at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. ET on RSNs

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