Washington Capitals Lines & Depth Chart — 2026-27
Washington Capitals forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders for the 2026-27 season, ordered by Goals Above Replacement (GAR). Interactive line combinations are available on the live page.
Forwards
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 2 | — |
| Alex Tuch | RW | 2 | — |
| Dylan Strome | C | 2 | — |
| Tom Wilson | RW | 2 | — |
| Alex Ovechkin | LW | 2 | — |
| Boone Jenner | C | 2 | — |
| Ilya Protas | LW | 2 | — |
| Ryan Leonard | LW | 2 | — |
| Aliaksei Protas | LW | 2 | — |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 2 | — |
| Anthony Beauvillier | RW | 2 | — |
| Jordan Kyrou | RW | 2 | — |
Defensemen
| Player | Pos | GP | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | LD | 2 | — |
| Cole Hutson | LD | 2 | — |
| Vincent Desharnais | RD | 2 | — |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 2 | — |
| Matt Roy | RD | 2 | — |
| Timothy Liljegren | RD | 2 | — |
Goaltenders
| Goalie | GP | SV% | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | 1 | 93.1% | 1.1 |
| Logan Thompson | 1 | 93.9% | 1.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Washington Capitals lines on this page decided?
The depth chart is ordered by Goals Above Replacement within each position group, not by a coach's announced lines. It reflects who played and how well, so it can differ from the projected lines published before a game. Real line combinations, measured from who was on the ice together, are on the Team Impact page.
Who is the Washington Capitals starting goaltender?
2 goaltenders dressed for the Washington Capitals in 2026-27; the depth chart lists them in order of value, with goals saved above expected (GSAx) rather than raw save percentage.