The Washington Capitals finalized their 2024-25 opening night roster, submitting it just before the deadline. The team will carry two extra defensemen, Alexander Alexeyev and Dylan McIlrath, while retaining Sonny Milano and Hendrix Lapierre on the NHL squad.

Jakub Vrana has been signed to a one-year deal. Notably, Nicklas Backstrom is expected to be on long-term injured reserve, and T.J. Oshie's participation is uncertain due to injury, impacting the team's salary cap situation.