Washington Capitals Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Metropolitan Division · 4thEastern ConferenceCapital One Arena, Washington
Record10-6-020 points · 4th in the Metropolitan
Playoff odds53.3%
Projected points9580% range 85–105
Division title0.6%Presidents' Trophy 0.1%
Last 107-3-0
Capitals at Devils
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game dayThu, Nov 19Buffalo SabresThu, Nov 19 · Home · 7:00 PM ET · Capital One ArenaGame day
Sat, Nov 21@ Boston BruinsSat, Nov 21 · Away · 7:00 PM ET · TD GardenGame day
Wed, Nov 25Philadelphia FlyersWed, Nov 25 · Home · 7:00 PM ET · Capital One ArenaGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7Florida PanthersHome · Capital One ArenaW4–3Before launch
Nov 3Dallas StarsHome · Capital One ArenaL5–6Before launch
Nov 1Minnesota WildHome · Capital One ArenaL1–5Before launch
Oct 29@ Nashville PredatorsAwayW4–3Before launch
Oct 28Philadelphia FlyersHome · Capital One ArenaW5–2Before launch
Oct 24Buffalo SabresHome · Capital One Arena · OTW4–3Before launch
Oct 20Los Angeles KingsHome · Capital One ArenaL2–5Before launch
Oct 17New Jersey DevilsHome · Capital One ArenaW4–2Before launch
Oct 14Montréal CanadiensHome · Capital One ArenaW5–4Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Capitals rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 602nd
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6025th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP31st
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded28th
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken26th
Bars are longer for better ranks. Top-10 in 5-on-5 offense; bottom-10 in 5-on-5 defense, power play, penalty kill and discipline.
Metropolitan Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
25 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 14PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
8Alex OvechkinMoscow · RUSLW · 41 yrs · 6′3″ · RUSLWR416′3″ · 23816145
9Ryan LeonardNorthampton, MA · USARW · 21 yrs · 6′1″ · USARWR216′1″ · 205165611
17Dylan StromeMississauga, ON · CANC · 29 yrs · 6′4″ · CANCL296′4″ · 2001631215
21Aliaksei ProtasVitebsk · BLRLW · 25 yrs · 6′6″ · BLRLWL256′6″ · 25016268
22Boone JennerDorchester, ON · CANC · 33 yrs · 6′2″ · CANCL336′2″ · 21016617
25Jordan KyrouToronto, ON · CANRW · 28 yrs · 6′1″ · CANRWR286′1″ · 190165914
34Justin SourdifRichmond, BC · CANC · 24 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCR246′0″ · 20014314
43Tom WilsonToronto, ON · CANRW · 32 yrs · 6′4″ · CANRWR326′4″ · 23016246
53Ethen FrankAurora, CO · USARW · 28 yrs · 5′11″ · USARWR285′11″ · 2002000
62Ilya ProtasVitebsk · BLRLW · 20 yrs · 6′6″ · BLRLWL206′6″ · 23016156
63Ivan MiroshnichenkoUssuriysk · RUSLW · 22 yrs · 6′1″ · RUSLWR226′1″ · 2053101
72Anthony BeauvillierSorel-Tracy, QC · CANRW · 29 yrs · 5′11″ · CANRWL295′11″ · 18516134
80Pierre-Luc DuboisSte-Agathe-des-Monts, QC · CANC · 28 yrs · 6′4″ · CANCL286′4″ · 220113710
89Alex TuchSyracuse, NY · USARW · 30 yrs · 6′4″ · USARWR306′4″ · 2251611213
NumberDefense · 9PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
3Matt RoyDetroit, MI · USAD · 31 yrs · 6′2″ · USADR316′2″ · 22010112
4Justin HollTonka Bay, MN · USAD · 34 yrs · 6′4″ · USADR346′4″ · 2003202
6Jakob ChychrunBoca Raton, FL · USAD · 28 yrs · 6′3″ · USADL286′3″ · 2151621012
27Timothy LiljegrenKristianstad · SWED · 27 yrs · 6′1″ · SWEDR276′1″ · 20516101
29Jack St. IvanyManhattan Beach, CA · USAD · 27 yrs · 6′4″ · USADR276′4″ · 1976145
38Rasmus SandinUppsala · SWED · 26 yrs · 5′11″ · SWEDL265′11″ · 1890000
42Martin FehérváryBratislava · SVKD · 27 yrs · 6′2″ · SVKDL276′2″ · 21516044
44Cole HutsonSt. Louis, MO · USAD · 20 yrs · 6′0″ · USADL206′0″ · 180165611
73Vincent DesharnaisLaval, QC · CAND · 30 yrs · 6′7″ · CANDR306′7″ · 2309033
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
48Logan ThompsonCalgary, AB · CANG · 29 yrs · 6′4″ · CANGR296′4″ · 2051274.891
79Charlie LindgrenLakeville, MN · USAG · 32 yrs · 6′2″ · USAGR326′2″ · 190532.881
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachSpencer Carbery
General managerChris Patrick
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsDylan StromeC · 16 GP31215
Jordan KyrouRW · 16 GP5914
Alex TuchRW · 16 GP11213
Jakob ChychrunD · 16 GP21012
Ryan LeonardRW · 16 GP5611
Cole HutsonD · 16 GP5611
Our calls on Capitals games
0 of 1favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1974
Stanley Cups1 · last in 2018
ArenaCapital One Arena
Home cityWashington, DC
DivisionMetropolitan · Eastern
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Capitals questions
Will the Capitals make the playoffs?
They make it in 53.3% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 95 points (80% range 85–105). They win the Metropolitan Division 0.6% of the time.
When do the Capitals play next?
Thursday, Nov 12, away at the New Jersey Devils, 7:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Capitals' starting goalie?
Logan Thompson has started 12 of 16 games (7-4-0, .891). Charlie Lindgren has started 4 of 16 games (3-2-0, .881). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Capitals?
Spencer Carbery is head coach and Chris Patrick is general manager.
How good are the Capitals this season?
Top-10 in 5-on-5 offense; bottom-10 in 5-on-5 defense, power play, penalty kill and discipline in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 10-6-0 record has them 4th in the Metropolitan.
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