Capitals Host Kraken in NHL Matchup at Capital One Arena

The Washington Capitals hosted the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular-season matchup on October 11, 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, with the teams entering the game at 3-1-0 and 3-2-0 records. The contest began at 5 p.m. ET and was available on ESPN+.

According to The New York Times, Washington entered the matchup with several injury updates. Rasmus Sandin and Patrick Thomas were unavailable, while Pierre-Luc Dubois and Matt Roy were listed as day-to-day.

The same report said Seattle also had players unavailable, including Jake O’Brien, Jacob Melanson, and Ryan Lindgren. The game featured notable players from both rosters, including Alex Tuch, Logan Thompson, Jordan Eberle, Joey Daccord, and Vince Dunn.

According to The New York Times, Alex Tuch recorded 65 points in 79 games last season with 32 goals and 33 assists. The report also noted Logan Thompson finished last season with a 31-21-6 record, a 2.4 goals-against average, and a .912 save percentage.

The New York Times reported that Jordan Eberle totaled 55 points last season, including 26 goals and 29 assists in 80 games. Joey Daccord posted a 20-20-6 record, allowing 136 goals with a 3.0 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage.

Sports Radio 93.3 KJR reported that Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn entered the game with two goals, three assists, and five points this season. Dunn had recorded points in three of Seattle’s first five games.

NHL.com covered Washington’s preparation for the matchup after the Capitals faced the New York Rangers. The league report highlighted Tom Wilson scoring against New York and Jenner recording a goal against goaltender Dylan Garand.

Washington and Seattle entered the meeting after different recent results. According to Sports Radio 93.3 KJR, Dunn and the Kraken were scheduled to play the Capitals at Capital One Arena as part of the October 11 NHL schedule.