Caps home opener started with a championship banner raising after the 2017-18 Capitals were announced one by one. Zach Coelho started in net allowing 2 goals on 25 shots. RW Dan Deering had his first goal of the season on the 5th shift of the game at 8:15 of the first period he also scored the first goal of the season. C Logan Poulin scored his first on a wrist by wing Pete Murphy which rebounded in front. He also assisted D-Man Drew Smith'S goal In the 3rd. Drew Smith scored his first on a one time from the point. Left Wing Logan Valine scored the empty netter with a 1:30 left in the game. FINAL 4-3 Caps!