The Washington Capitals will visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 24. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This is the second meeting of the season, with Washington holding a 1-0 edge so far.
Washington enters the matchup with a 24-21-6 record, and Edmonton comes in at 25-19-8. Both teams are firmly in the playoff race and are looking to secure two more points. With the season moving deeper into January, every point matters.
Where to Watch Capitals vs. Oilers Tonight
TV Schedule in the United States: Fans inside the Capitals’ broadcast area can watch the game on MNMT. The game is also available through NHL Center Ice in the U.S.
TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers will have several national broadcast options. The game will air on CBC, CITY, Sportsnet, and TVAS2. Broadcast options may vary by location, so checking local listings is advised.
Live Streaming Options: U.S. fans can stream the game live on ESPN+. In Canada, streaming is available through CBC Gem, Sportsnet+, and TVAS+. These platforms offer full-game coverage and mobile viewing. Other potential streaming options include DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Capitals vs. Oilers Injury Report
Washington has a short injury list, but both players are impactful. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois remains on injured reserve with an abdominal injury and is expected to be out until at least early March.
Edmonton is also dealing with two missing players. Kasperi Kapanen is sidelined with an undisclosed injury and is expected to miss time until at least Jan. 29. Center Adam Henrique remains on injured reserve. He is not projected to return before late February.
Which Team Can Outplay the Other, Capitals or Oilers?
If we look closely at both teams‘ performances, Edmonton holds a slight edge in offensive output and special teams. The Oilers rank near the top of the league in power play efficiency and goals per game. Much of that success runs through Connor McDavid, who continues to drive play and has 85 points this season. However, he has not scored in his last two games.
Washington relies more on structure and defensive balance. John Carlson remains an important playmaker from the blue line with 32 assists, while captain Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson tied with 44 points. The Capitals have already beaten Edmonton once this season and will look to repeat that formula. Their depth is superior to Edmonton’s beyond the top four producers.
This game could swing on special teams and goaltending. Edmonton’s firepower gives them an advantage at home, but Washington will aim to stay disciplined and build an early lead. The Oilers have suffered losses when chasing this season.
