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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.\n\nOver 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.\n\nThroughout 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.\n\nNotably, 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nWith 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
23101473436
2282463237
2183453218
21113453525
21102443316
21112443416
2094443312
1994423219
20111413223
19112403213
201504035-2
19130383219
18102383034
171343834-19
1610638320
151173733-13
1611537325
1713236328
151453534-22
151643435-20
1615133321
151723234-5
141543233-19
131553133-10
121473133-17
131543032-15
131632932-25
121542831-20
111952735-30
121922633-18
111842633-20
91772533-27

Schedule

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Sat, Dec 216:30 PM UTC
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Live and Upcoming

Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins

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From TD Garden in Boston.

Washington Capitals at Boston Bruins

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From TD Garden in Boston.

Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs

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From Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings

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From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals

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From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

On Demand

Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks

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From the United Center in Chicago.

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals

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The Hurricanes visit the Capitals. Carolina has won two straight, and seven of the past nine versus Washington, but the Caps won 7-6 in a shootout during the last gathering in the nation's capital. Sebastian Aho (CAR) netted a hat trick in that loss.