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Never miss any Washington games? Well, let's make sure that tradition continues. To find out how to watch or live stream the Capitals' upcoming game, see the article below.

How to watch Washington vs. Carolina
- When: 7 p.m. ET, May 15
- Where: Capital One Arena
- TV: TNT
- Streaming: B/R Sports on MAX
- Streaming: Hulu + Live
- Streaming: YouTube TV
- Streaming: DIRECTV STREAM
How to stream the game
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Washington Capitals key players
- One of Washington's leading offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has 82 points (29 goals, 53 assists) and plays an average of 17:23 per game.
- Alexander Ovechkin is contributing with 73 points (44 goals, 29 assists).
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has 20 goals and 46 assists for Washington.
- Logan Thompson has a record of 31-6-6. He has conceded 105 goals (2.49 goals against average) and racked up 1067 saves with a .910 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Metropolitan Division 2024-25 standings
Team | W | L | OTL |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Capitals | 51 | 22 | 9 |
Carolina Hurricanes | 47 | 30 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils | 42 | 33 | 7 |
Columbus Blue Jackets | 40 | 33 | 9 |
New York Rangers | 39 | 36 | 7 |
New York Islanders | 35 | 35 | 12 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 34 | 36 | 12 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 33 | 39 | 10 |
How to watch the Washington Capitals on cable or satellite TV
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Our favorite streaming providers for Washington Capitals games

Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NHL games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated Washington Capitals TV market will need ESPN+ to stream live out-of-market matchups.
Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($84.99–$164.99/mo.)
Best for out-of-market games: ESPN+ ($11.99/mo.)
5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM
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Out of market games: ESPN+
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How to watch the Washington Capitals for free
Free local channels: Antenna
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5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM
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7-day free trial: Fubo
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