Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (0-1-0) hit the road for the first time on Saturday night when they visit the New York Islanders (0-1-0) in a Metropolitan Division matchup at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
How to Watch Washington Capitals at New York Islanders
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Where: UBS Arena
TV Channel: MSG Sportsnet
Live Stream: Fubo ( try for free )
New York won't have winger Jonathan Drouin for its home opener after he was suspended for one game for cross-checking Connor Dewar in the head late in Thursday's 4-3 loss at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drouin scored the Islanders' first goal of the season while Kyle Palmieri gave New York a short-lived 2-1 lead early in the second period. Maxim Shabanov tied the game with 41 seconds left in