Overview

• Spencer Carbery confirmed Alex Ovechkin will play his first preseason game tonight against Boston after missing four exhibitions with a lower-body injury.
• The 40-year-old captain is being eased back to secure game reps, with the plan calling for him to appear in two preseason contests ahead of the Oct. 8 opener.
• Defenseman Martin Fehervary is set for his preseason return following knee surgery that kept him out of the 2025 playoff run.
• The roster blends NHL regulars with bubble hopefuls, with Sonny Milano expected to suit up and entering the night as Washington’s preseason scoring leader.
• Puck drop is just after 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena, with TV on Monumental Sports Network and radio on 106.7 The Fan/Caps Radio 24/7.