Dylan Strome on opening night in 2023.
Opening night is fast approaching for the Capitals. They kick off their season at home on Saturday, October 12 against the Devils.
Besides Ovechkin’s chase for Gretzky’s record, Jakub Vrána returning to the Capitals, and the debut of seven new Capitals players, there’s a lot to be excited about.
It also made us wonder: How often do the Caps win on opening night?
First, let’s check the Alex Ovechkin era. The Caps aren’t great. They’re 10-7-2. Interestingly, when winning on opening night since 2005-06, the Capitals have made the playoffs every year except once (in 2005-06).