Capitals open 2026-27 preparations Sept. 13

Every on-ice session is free and open to the public.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

The Capitals will hold their 2026 Rookie Camp from Sept. 13-15 at the McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis, Md. The Capit Via @Capitals on X

What happened: Washington's three-day rookie camp will run at McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis through Sept. 15. Goalie work starts at 10:30 a.m. daily, followed by practice from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why it matters: The prospect sessions lead into the first full-camp skate and Caps Media Day on Sept. 17. This will be the club's 20th training camp at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.

By the numbers: Rookie camp includes six scheduled ice blocks: three goalie sessions and three 90-minute practices.

What to watch: Veterans undergo physicals and off-ice testing Sept. 16 before taking the ice the following day.

Sources

@Capitals 2026-09-07T20:36:31.088019+00:00

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