NHL play on Saturday features a meeting in Elmont, New York between the Washington Capitals (0-1) and New York Islanders (0-1) at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Capitals vs. Islanders: Oct. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
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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 |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12.56% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Islanders Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome was critical to Washington's offense a season ago, registering 82 points in 82 games.
- With 44 goals and 29 assists, Alexander Ovechkin was one of the most important offensive options for Washington a season ago (73 points, 1.1 per game).
- Washington's scoring effort last season was aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois' 73 points, including 46 assists.
- In the 43 games Logan Thompson played a season ago, his save percentage was .910, 10th-best in the league.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat's 57 points last season made him a pivotal offensive option for New York. He had 27 goals and 30 assists in 81 games.
- Anders Lee was one of the top contributors for New York with 55 total points (0.7 per game), with 30 goals and 25 assists in 82 games.
- New York's Kyle Palmieri was among the leading scorers on the team with 48 total points (24 goals and 24 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin had a 30-24-6 record last season, with a .908 save percentage (16th in the league). He conceded 158 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Islanders Injury Report
Capitals
Dylan McIlrath: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Islanders
Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Hip),
Daylan Kueffer: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Jesse Nurmi: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Bruins | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/12/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Senators | - | Away |