Washington Capitals Playoffs 2027
The Washington Capitals are 10-7-0, 20 points, 4th in the Metropolitan. They are 4 points behind the second wild card in the East. Next: home to the New Jersey Devils, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on MNMT/MSG.

Season Trend
Metropolitan Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 15-4-1 | 31 | +36 | |
| 2 | 20 | 14-6-0 | 28 | +16 | |
| 3 | 20 | 11-8-1 | 23 | +3 | |
| 4 | 17 | 10-7-0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 5 | 18 | 8-8-2 | 18 | 0 | |
| 6 | 19 | 7-11-1 | 15 | -6 | |
| 7 | 21 | 5-11-5 | 15 | -22 | |
| 8 | 17 | 7-10-0 | 14 | -12 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Capitals Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs | L 1-5 |
| Nov 3 | vs | L 5-6 |
| Nov 7 | vs | W 4-3 |
| Nov 10 | at | W 3-2 |
| Nov 12 | at | L 2-5 |
| Nov 14 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | at | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 19 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 25 | vs | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | vs | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | at | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 1 | vs | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Washington Capitals playoffs page refreshes after every Capitals game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Washington Capitals playoffs FAQ
Are the Washington Capitals in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 4 points behind the second wild card in the East.
When is the next Capitals game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, home to the New Jersey Devils, on MNMT/MSG.
How many points are the Capitals on pace for?
99 points over 84 games at their current rate (.588 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Capitals rank in the Metropolitan?
4th with 20 points; Carolina Hurricanes lead with 31.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.
