NHL action on Saturday features the Washington Capitals (6-2) hosting the Ottawa Senators (3-4-1) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are fourth (with 12 points) and the Senators 13th (7 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Capitals vs. Senators: Oct. 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.75 | 1st |
| Shots | 31.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 19th |
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.25 | 31st |
| Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 62.07% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Senators Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been imperative to Washington's offense this season, putting up 11 points in eight games.
- Having scored two goals and adding eight assists, Dylan Strome is a strong contributor for Washington through eight games.
- On 18 shots (for four goals) and five assists, Aliaksei Protas has recorded nine points this season.
- In six games played this season, Logan Thompson (5-1-0) has given up nine goals.
Senators
- Shane Pinto has scored seven goals (0.9 per game) and dished out one assist (0.1 per game), contributing to the Ottawa offense with eight total points (1.0 per game). He takes 3.3 shots per game, shooting 26.9%.
- Dylan Cozens has collected six points this season, with four goals and two assists.
- Ottawa's Jake Sanderson is among the leaders on the team with five total points (one goal and four assists).
- Linus Ullmark is 3-3-1 on the season, allowing 24 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 156 saves with an .867 save percentage (54th in the league).
Capitals vs. Senators Injury Report
Capitals
Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Senators
Brady Tkachuk: Out (Thumb)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Islanders | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Oilers | L 3-2 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Flyers | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/27/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Flames | - | Home |