Washington Capitals Standings 2026-27
- Record
- 0-0-0 8th in Metropolitan, Eastern Conference No. 16
- Last win
- None yet this season
- Last loss
- None yet this season
- Next game
@ HurricanesFri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM EDTOpponent →
October 2026
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Washington Capitals standings for the 2026-27 season. The Capitals have not played yet; their record, division rank and streak appear here after the opener. Last season they went 43-39 and finished 4th of 8 in the Metropolitan. Next game: @ Hurricanes on Fri, Oct 2 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Record0-0-0 · 0 pts
PCT.000
Metropolitan8th
Eastern Conference seedNo. 16
Streak–
Last 5–
Home0-0-0
Away0-0-0
Division0-0-0
Conference0-0-0
GF / GA0 / 0
Diff0
Playoff GB–
Projected–
Magic no.–
Washington Capitals Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY | STRK | L10 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina HurricanesCAR |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs FLA Tue 9/29 |
| 2 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs BUF Thu 10/1 |
| 3 |  New Jersey DevilsNJ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHI Thu 10/1 |
| 4 |  New York IslandersNYI |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Wed 9/30 |
| 5 |  New York RangersNYR |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ BOS Tue 9/29 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PIT Wed 9/30 |
| 7 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ PHI Wed 9/30 |
| 8 |  Washington CapitalsWSH |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Fri 10/2 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY | STRK | L10 | PB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston BruinsBOSAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs NYR Tue 9/29 |
| 2 | Carolina HurricanesCARMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs FLA Tue 9/29 |
| 3 |  Buffalo SabresBUFAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CBJ Thu 10/1 |
| 4 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs BUF Thu 10/1 |
| 5 |  Detroit Red WingsDETAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs NYR Fri 10/2 |
| 6 |  Florida PanthersFLAAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Tue 9/29 |
| 7 |  Montréal CanadiensMTLAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Tue 9/29 |
| 8 | New Jersey DevilsNJMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHI Thu 10/1 |
| Top 8 by points (playoff spots: top 3 per division + 2 wild cards) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | New York IslandersNYIMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Wed 9/30 |
| 10 | New York RangersNYRMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ BOS Tue 9/29 |
| 11 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTTAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Sat 10/3 |
| 12 | Philadelphia FlyersPHIMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PIT Wed 9/30 |
| 13 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ PHI Wed 9/30 |
| 14 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ NYR Thu 10/1 |
| 15 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTORAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs MTL Tue 9/29 |
| 16 | Washington CapitalsWSHMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Fri 10/2 |
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY | STRK | L10 | PB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Anaheim DucksANAPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ VGK Fri 10/2 |
| 2 | Boston BruinsBOSAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs NYR Tue 9/29 |
| 3 | Buffalo SabresBUFAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CBJ Thu 10/1 |
| 4 |  Calgary FlamesCGYPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs SEA Thu 10/1 |
| 5 | Carolina HurricanesCARMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs FLA Tue 9/29 |
| 6 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHICentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ VGK Tue 9/29 |
| 7 |  Colorado AvalancheCOLCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs LA Wed 9/30 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue JacketsCBJMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs BUF Thu 10/1 |
| 9 |  Dallas StarsDALCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs STL Fri 10/2 |
| 10 | Detroit Red WingsDETAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs NYR Fri 10/2 |
| 11 |  Edmonton OilersEDMPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs VAN Tue 9/29 |
| 12 | Florida PanthersFLAAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Tue 9/29 |
| 13 |  Los Angeles KingsLAPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ COL Wed 9/30 |
| 14 |  Minnesota WildMINCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ NSH Thu 10/1 |
| 15 | Montréal CanadiensMTLAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Tue 9/29 |
| 16 |  Nashville PredatorsNSHCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs MIN Thu 10/1 |
| 17 | New Jersey DevilsNJMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHI Thu 10/1 |
| 18 | New York IslandersNYIMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Wed 9/30 |
| 19 | New York RangersNYRMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ BOS Tue 9/29 |
| 20 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Sat 10/3 |
| 21 | Philadelphia FlyersPHIMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PIT Wed 9/30 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh PenguinsPITMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ PHI Wed 9/30 |
| 23 |  San Jose SharksSJPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs FLA Thu 10/1 |
| 24 |  Seattle KrakenSEAPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CGY Thu 10/1 |
| 25 |  St. Louis BluesSTLCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ DAL Fri 10/2 |
| 26 | Tampa Bay LightningTBAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ NYR Thu 10/1 |
| 27 | Toronto Maple LeafsTORAtlantic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs MTL Tue 9/29 |
| 28 |  Utah MammothUTACentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs CHI Thu 10/1 |
| 29 |  Vancouver CanucksVANPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ EDM Tue 9/29 |
| 30 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKPacific |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs CHI Tue 9/29 |
| 31 | Washington CapitalsWSHMetropolitan |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Fri 10/2 |
| 32 |  Winnipeg JetsWPGCentral |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs BOS Fri 10/2 |
Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Playoff Race
16Washington CapitalsMetropolitan0-0-0
Washington CapitalsMetropolitan0-0-0wins losses · bars scale to the most games played in the Eastern Conference. Dashed line = seed 8, the last playoff spot.
Washington Capitals Season Charts
Charts appear after the first game.
Washington Capitals Schedule and Scores
| # | Date | Opponent | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Oct 27:00 PM EDT | @Carolina HurricanesDivision |
TBD | Next |
| 2 | Sat, Oct 37:00 PM EDT | @Tampa Bay Lightning |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
| 3 | Wed, Oct 77:30 PM EDT | vsPittsburgh PenguinsDivision |
TBD | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Fri, Oct 97:00 PM EDT | vsNew York RangersDivision |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 115:00 PM EDT | vsSeattle Kraken |
TBD | 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Tue, Oct 136:45 PM EDT | @Carolina HurricanesDivision |
TBD | 6:45 PM |
| 7 | Wed, Oct 147:30 PM EDT | vsMontréal Canadiens |
TBD | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 171:00 PM EDT | vsNew Jersey DevilsDivision |
TBD | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Tue, Oct 207:00 PM EDT | vsLos Angeles Kings |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
| 10 | Sat, Oct 247:00 PM EDT | vsBuffalo Sabres |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
| 11 | Wed, Oct 287:30 PM EDT | vsPhiladelphia FlyersDivision |
TBD | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Thu, Oct 298:00 PM EDT | @Nashville Predators |
TBD | 8:00 PM |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 13:30 PM EST | vsMinnesota Wild |
TBD | 3:30 PM |
| 14 | Tue, Nov 37:00 PM EST | vsDallas Stars |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
| 15 | Sat, Nov 712:30 PM EST | vsFlorida Panthers |
TBD | 12:30 PM |
| 16 | Tue, Nov 107:00 PM EST | @Ottawa Senators |
TBD | 7:00 PM |
Times shown in Eastern Time. vs = home, @ = away. Tap ▾ on a final for the period-by-period score.
Washington Capitals Season by Season
Season
Record
Points %
GF / GA
2026-27In progress
0-0-00 pts · .000
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Record is W-L-OTL with season points. Bar = points percentage (green at .500 or better). GF / GA with goal differential. Seasons open the archived standings in a new tab.
Washington Capitals last 5 seasons
Since 2021-22 the Capitals have won 1 division title in 5 seasons and averaged 42.6 wins a year, with 4 of the 5 seasons at .500 or better. Best season in the span: 2024-25 (51-31, 1st of 8). Worst: 2022-23 (35-47, 6th of 8). Their strongest goal differential was +56 in 2024-25 and their weakest -37 in 2023-24; the offense peaked at 288 goals in 2024-25.
Figures cover the seasons in the table above, taken from final regular-season standings.
Washington Capitals Standings FAQ
What is the Washington Capitals record?
The Capitals have not played yet this season.
Where are the Capitals in the Metropolitan?
The division race starts with the opening week.
Are the Capitals in playoff position?
The playoff picture forms once games are played.
When do the Capitals play next?
@ Hurricanes on Fri, Oct 2 at 7:00 PM EDT.
What was the Capitals record last season?
43-39 in 2025-26, 4th of 8 in the Metropolitan.
Which division are the Capitals in?
The Metropolitan, in the Eastern Conference, with Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins.
How many games do the Capitals play in 2026-27?
84 regular-season games, then the playoffs if they qualify.
Updated · last result change Sep 11