Washington Capitals Standings — 2026-27
Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division standings for the 2026-27 season. They have 2 points (1-1-0), 5th in the division.
Metropolitan Division — 2026-27
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 8 | +7 |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| 4 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| 5 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| 6 | New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| 7 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | -12 |
Eastern Conference Standings — 2026-27
Playoff seeding follows the NHL format: the top three teams in each division qualify, then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild-card spots. x marks a divisional seed, wc a wild card.
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x | New York Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | x | Boston Bruins | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 |
| 3 | x | Ottawa Senators | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| 4 | x | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| 5 | x | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 8 | +7 |
| 6 | wc | Florida Panthers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 7 | x | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| 8 | wc | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | |
| 10 | New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 | |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | |
| 12 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 | |
| 13 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | |
| 15 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | -12 | |
| 16 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
Wild Card Race
| Team | Div | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | Atlantic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Montréal Canadiens | Atlantic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Washington Capitals | Metropolitan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| New York Islanders | Metropolitan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals sit 5th in the Metropolitan Division in 2026-27 and 9th in the Eastern Conference.
They sit 1 point behind Montréal Canadiens for the final Eastern wild-card spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Washington Capitals in the standings?
The Washington Capitals are 5th in the Metropolitan Division and 9th in the Eastern Conference in 2026-27, with 2 points from 2 games.
Are the Washington Capitals in a playoff spot?
No. The Washington Capitals sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff positions in 2026-27.
How many points do the Washington Capitals have?
The Washington Capitals have 2 points on a 1-1-0 record.
What is the Washington Capitals' goal differential?
The Washington Capitals have a +1 goal differential in 2026-27, scoring 6 goals and allowing 5.