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Washington Capitals

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The Washington Capitals, established in 1974, are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C., United States. They compete in the Metropolitan Division of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise is owned by Monumental Sports \u0026 Entertainment and plays their home games at the Capital One Arena. Over the years, the Capitals have emerged as one of the most successful teams in the NHL, attaining a loyal fan base and numerous accolades. Under the leadership of head coaches such as Bryan Murray, Terry Murray, and Bruce Boudreau, the Capitals have exhibited a strong performance on the ice. Throughout their history, the Capitals have showcased their prowess by achieving remarkable feats. In the 1988-89 season, they earned their first-ever division title, topping the Patrick Division. This milestone was followed by consecutive division championships in the 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10 seasons, solidifying their status as a dominant force in the league. Notably, the Capitals' standout years arrived during the 2010s with the leadership of head coach Barry Trotz. In the 2015-16 season, the team clinched the Presidents' Trophy for compiling the highest regular-season points. They replicated this achievement in the 2016-17 season, highlighting their consistent success. The Capitals' pursuit of the ultimate prize reached its pinnacle during the 2017-18 season when they captured their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Led by captain Alexander Ovechkin, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history, the team displayed exceptional talent, determination, and teamwork throughout the playoffs, culminating in a thrilling victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. With an illustrious history and a legacy of extraordinary accomplishments, the Washington Capitals have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the NHL. Their commitment to excellence, coupled with the support of their ardent fan base, has solidified their position as perennial contenders in one of North America's premier professional sports leagues.

Standings

TeamWLOTLPointsGPPt Diff
43164906373
40148886260
41192846253
39213816337
37186806136
38213796218
37214786259
37224786327
362247662-2
36224766218
37242766323
33246726331
3120971607
3024868622
2923106862-19
312556761-2
3126567623
2822116761-18
302666662-18
302666662-21
302766663-7
282596562-7
282886464-32
282676361-14
272886263-28
272776161-26
2430105864-53
263345663-21
243165461-18
233275362-43
193584662-46
173894364-72

Schedule

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Sat, Oct 1211:00 PM UTC
Thu, Jan 093:30 AM UTC
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Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals

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The Red Wings and Capitals continue their season set, which Detroit leads 1-0-0. Washington sports a 19-7-6 home record, while Detroit is 14-11-3 on the road. Alex Ovechkin (WSH) is nine goals shy of matching Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894.

Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals

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The Capitals host the Kraken. Charlie Lindgren made 22 stops as Washington blanked Seattle 3-0 to cap a season-best six-game win streak Jan. 23. Alex Ovechkin, who continues to chase Wayne Gretzky's goals mark, tallied an empty-netter in that affair.

Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks

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From the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings

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From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks

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From the SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, Calif.

Detroit Red Wings at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

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Washington Capitals at New York Rangers

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The Capitals travel to face the Rangers. Washington outscored New York 12-7 in taking the first two meetings of 2024-25. Caps legend Alex Ovechkin, who continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, scored three in those games.