Washington Capitals Playoffs 2027

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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.

Washington CapitalsMetropolitan · Eastern ConferenceOut · 4 pts back
10-7-0Record
20Points
.588Points %
0Goal diff
L1Streak
6-4Last 10
99Points pace
67Games left
Next gamevs DevilsSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · MNMT/MSG
Last gameL 2-5 at DevilsThu, Nov 12
Wild-card race4 points backof the second wild card

Season Trend

Capitals: wins minus losses, game by game this season (overtime losses count as losses)
.500+3

Metropolitan Standings

#TeamGPW-L-OTLPTSP%GD
1Hurricanes2015-4-131.775+36
2Devils2014-6-028.700+16
3Rangers2011-8-123.575+3
4Capitals1710-7-020.5880
5Islanders188-8-218.5000
6Penguins197-11-115.395-6
7Flyers215-11-515.357-22
8Blue Jackets177-10-014.412-12

Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →

Capitals Schedule and Results

DateOpponentResult / timeTV
Nov 1vs WildL 1-5
Nov 3vs StarsL 5-6
Nov 7vs PanthersW 4-3
Nov 10at SenatorsW 3-2
Nov 12at DevilsL 2-5
Nov 14vs Devils7:00 PMMNMT/MSG
Nov 17at Lightning7:30 PMDisney+/ESPN+/Hulu
Nov 19vs Sabres7:00 PMMNMT/MSGB
Nov 21at Bruins7:00 PMMNMT/NESN
Nov 25vs Flyers7:00 PM
Nov 27vs Panthers3:00 PM
Nov 28at Blues7:00 PM
Dec 1vs Canucks7:00 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.

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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.