After the Washington Capitals (1-1 in the Metropolitan Division) ended one powerhouse's undefeated streak, they’ll aim to repeat the feat on Thursday night.
The Capitals will look to halt the visiting Dallas Stars (4-0 in the Central Division) from achieving their first 5-0-0 season start in 18 years. Tuesday saw Vegas arrive in Washington unbeaten at 3-0-0, only to leave with a 4-2 defeat.
Washington faces an uphill battle, currently winless in their last five encounters with Dallas (0-3-2). The Capitals have also gone 0-2-3 against the Stars at home since their 4-3 triumph back in March 2018.
Meanwhile, Dallas preserved its spotless record with a hard-fought 3-2 shootout victory over San Jose on Tuesday.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars NHL game, plus plenty more.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars: Date and puck-drop time
The Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars will lock horns against each other in a highly anticipated NHL game on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT, at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
| Date | Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Location | Washington D.C. |
How to watch Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: Victory+, MNMT
Streaming service: NHL Power Play on ESPN+
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How to listen to live commentary of Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars team news
Washington Capitals team news & key players
Superstar captain Alex Ovechkin tallied two assists, reaching 700 for his career, while Tom Wilson netted his second goal of the season as the Capitals bounced back from their 5-3 season-opening loss to New Jersey in their last game. Last season, Dylan Strome was a standout for Washington with 40 assists and 27 goals, totaling 67 points across 82 games. John Carlson also contributed significantly, posting 10 goals and 42 assists for a 52-point season.
Charlie Lindgren may be back in net for Washington after making 28 saves on 32 shots against New Jersey in the opener.
Dallas Stars team news & key players
Despite their impressive start, the Stars acknowledge room for improvement. While Dallas has successfully killed 13 of 14 penalties across four games, their power play has struggled, converting just 1 of 13 chances, and turnovers were costly on Tuesday.
Mason Marchment has been a bright spot, tallying two goals and three assists so far this season, a stat line he also matches across five career games against Washington.
Jake Oettinger made 25 saves against San Jose, advancing to 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average this season. Oettinger has also dominated Washington in prior meetings, boasting a 1.73 GAA and .950 save percentage, winning all four starts. However, Stars backup Casey DeSmith might be in line for the start on Thursday after a stellar 25-save shutout in their 2-0 win over Seattle on Sunday.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 28/01/24 | Dallas Stars 5-4 Washington Capitals | NHL |
| 08/12/23 | Washington Capitals 4-5 Dallas Stars | NHL |
| 16/12/22 | Washington Capitals 1-2 Dallas Stars | NHL |
| 28/10/22 | Dallas Stars 2-0 Washington Capitals | NHL |
| 21/03/22 | Washington Capitals 2-3 Dallas Stars | NHL |