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Washington Capitals
2026 record, roster, injuries and live odds180 events · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · 1:50 PM ETConferenceEastern Conference · Rank #11
DivisionMetropolitan · Rank #4
SeasonREG 2026 · Record 1-1-0
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Market outlook
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Washington Capitals Most Traded Players
Tom Wilson leads Washington Capitals player trading with 34.3K contracts traded across 19 markets.1Tom WilsonRW · 34.3K contracts traded
2Alex TuchRW · 29.7K contracts traded
3Alex OvechkinLW · 23.9K contracts traded
4Aliaksei ProtasC · 14.8K contracts traded
5Jakob ChychrunD · 14.5K contracts traded
6Ryan LeonardRW · 10.8K contracts traded
Washington Capitals Record and Metropolitan Standings
Washington Capitals is 1-1-0 this season, fourth in the Metropolitan.| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | P% | GF | GA | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 4-1-0 | 8 | 80% | 16 | 8 | Won 4 |
| 2 |  | 2-1-1 | 5 | 63% | 11 | 12 | Won 2 |
| 3 |  | 2-1-0 | 4 | 67% | 15 | 8 | Lost 1 |
| 4 | | 1-1-0 | 2 | 50% | 6 | 5 | Lost 1 |
| 5 |  | 1-1-0 | 2 | 50% | 7 | 7 | Lost 1 |
| 6 |  | 1-2-0 | 2 | 33% | 9 | 7 | Lost 1 |
| 7 | | 1-2-0 | 2 | 33% | 6 | 13 | Lost 2 |
| 8 |  | 0-2-2 | 2 | 25% | 5 | 17 | Lost 4 |
Division marketWashington Capitals 17%-3pt
Washington Capitals Injury Report
2 Washington Capitals players carry a game-status designation.Rasmus Sandin · DKneeOut
Matt Roy · DLower BodyDay To Day
Market watchPIT Penguins vs WSH Capitals 58%0pt
Washington Capitals Roster
Washington Capitals currently lists 23 active players and 24 total players on its roster.Filter roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Status | Exp | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Cole Hutson | D | Active | — | Boston University |
| 52 | Dylan McIlrath | D | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Jakob Chychrun | D | Active | — | — |
| 42 | Martin Fehervary | D | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Matt Roy | D | Active | — | Michigan Tech |
| 38 | Rasmus Sandin | D | Injured reserve | — | — |
| 27 | Timothy Liljegren | D | Active | — | — |
| 73 | Vincent Desharnais | D | Active | — | Providence |
| 8 | Alex Ovechkin | F | Active | — | — |
| 89 | Alex Tuch | F | Active | — | Boston College |
Washington Capitals Playoff Chances
Washington Capitals is priced at a 72% chance to qualify for the 2026-27 playoffs, with a 17% chance to win the Metropolitan.Playoffs72%
Washington Capitals path to the postseasonWashington Capitals qualifies with a top-three finish in the Metropolitan Division or one of the Eastern Conference's two wild-card spots.
Metropolitan: 17%
Eastern Conference champion: 12%
League champion: 5%
Washington Capitals 2026 Schedule
Washington Capitals plays against Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct 7 next.| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 9 | | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 11 |  | 5:00 PM |
| Oct 13 | | 6:45 PM |
| Oct 14 | | 7:30 PM |
| Oct 17 | | 1:00 PM |
| Oct 20 |  | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 24 |  | 7:00 PM |
Washington Capitals matchups
Head-to-head pages for every Washington Capitals rivalry — division opponents first, then the rest of the league.- WSH Capitals vs PIT Penguins
- NYR Rangers vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs NJ Devils
- PHI Flyers vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs CAR Hurricanes
- WSH Capitals vs NYI Islanders
- CBJ Blue Jackets vs WSH Capitals
- BOS Bruins vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs DET Red Wings
- BUF Sabres vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs FLA Panthers
- TB Lightning vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs TOR Maple Leafs
- WSH Capitals vs OTT Senators
- MTL Canadiens vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs LA Kings
- WSH Capitals vs MIN Wild
- COL Avalanche vs WSH Capitals
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- STL Blues vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs ANA Ducks
- WSH Capitals vs DAL Stars
- EDM Oilers vs WSH Capitals
- SJ Sharks vs WSH Capitals
- VAN Canucks vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs VGK Golden Knights
- WSH Capitals vs NSH Predators
- WSH Capitals vs CGY Flames
- WSH Capitals vs WPG Jets
- SEA Kraken vs WSH Capitals
- WSH Capitals vs UTA Mammoth
Capitals Starting Lineup
Washington project a starting lineup of Alex Tuch (LW), Pierre-Luc Dubois (C), Tom Wilson (RW), Jakob Chychrun (LD), Matt Roy (RD), and Charlie Lindgren (G).LW
Alex TuchC
Pierre-Luc DuboisRW
Tom WilsonLD
Jakob ChychrunRD
Matt RoyG
Charlie LindgrenProjected by the league, and subject to late changes
Capitals Depth Chart
The current Capitals depth chart lists 8 positions.| Position | Starter | Second | Third+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| LW | Alex Tuch | Alex Ovechkin | Aliaksei Protas·Boone Jenner |
| C | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Dylan Strome | Ilya Protas·Justin Sourdif |
| RW | Tom Wilson | Ryan Leonard | Jordan Kyrou·Anthony Beauvillier |
| LD | Jakob Chychrun | Cole Hutson | Martin Fehervary |
| RD | Matt Roy | Vincent Desharnais | Timothy Liljegren |
| G | Charlie Lindgren | Logan Thompson | — |
Washington Capitals Head Coach
Spencer Carbery is the Washington Capitals head coach for the 2026 season.SC
Head coachSpencer CarberyWashington Capitals
Washington Capitals Last Game
Washington Capitals lost 1-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in its most recent regular-season game on Oct 3, 2026.Tampa Bay Lightning
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Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Wins
Washington Capitals has won one league championship, most recently in the 2018 season.Championships2018
1Conference titles
2Division titles
14Playoff appearances
34Washington Capitals Franchise
| Franchise | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Capital One ArenaWashington, DC · 18,277 capacity |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Nickname | Caps |
| Owner | Ted Leonsis |
| General manager | Chris Patrick |
| President | Brian MacLellan |
| Mascot | Slapshot |
Frequently asked questions
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