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Tuesday's NHL action will see the Washington Capitals (31-24-7) hit the ice against the Utah Mammoth (31-25-4), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are ninth in the Eastern Conference (69 points), and the Mammoth are seventh in the Western Conference (66 points).
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Capitals vs. Mammoth: March 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 11th |
| Shots | 29 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.51% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.29% | 17th |
Mammoth's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 15.88% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.49% | 21st |
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Capitals vs. Mammoth Top Players
Capitals
- With 24 goals and 26 assists this season, Alexander Ovechkin is one of Washington's top contributors (50 points).
- Tom Wilson is another of Washington's major contributors currently with 49 total points (23 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
- Dylan Strome has contributed 48 points for Washington in 60 games this season, netting a goal on 13.7% of his shots and recording 16 goals and 32 assists.
- In the 41 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .913, the seventh-best in the league.
Mammoth
- Clayton Keller's 58 points make him a vital offensive option for Utah. He has put up 18 goals and 40 assists in 60 games.
- Nick Schmaltz has racked up 55 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 23 goals and 32 assists.
- Dylan Guenther has 49 points so far, including 26 goals and 23 assists.
- Karel Vejmelka has a .900 save percentage (28th in the league), with 1,083 total saves, conceding 121 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 28-16-2 record this season.
Capitals vs. Mammoth Injury Report
Capitals
John Carlson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Mammoth
None
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Flyers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Canadiens | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
Mammoth's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Avalanche | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Wild | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |