Three late season Capitals games get broadcast/start time changes as Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goals record intensifies
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The Washington Capitals have adjusted the broadcast schedule for three of their remaining games in the 2024-25 NHL season. Notably, the Capitals-Wild game on March 27 will now begin at 7:30 PM and air on ESPN+ and Hulu, shifting from the original time of 8:00 PM. Additionally, the game against the Blue Jackets on April 12 will be shown exclusively on ABC at 12:30 PM. These changes come as star player Alex Ovechkin approaches Wayne Gretzky's career goals record, increasing anticipation and national interest in the Capitals' final games.
The Capitals-Wild game on March 27 will now air at 7:30 pm (originally 8:00 pm) and be shown on ESPN+ and Hulu.
Ovechkin registered a hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, giving him 882 career goals. He is 13 tallies away from capturing Gretzky's record.
The Capitals' season finale against the Penguins will also air on Monumental Sports Network (originally ESPN only), emphasizing the team's growing visibility.
These schedule adjustments come as Ovechkin approaches Gretzky's NHL goals record, adding excitement to the final games of the season.
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