Eastern · Metropolitan · Est. 1974
Washington Capitals
5-4
Record
0.556
Win pct.
1x Stanley Cup
Championships
1 Stanley Cup Championship
What's happening now
Record
5-4
Eastern Metropolitan
Arena
Capital One Arena
Founded
1974
Eastern Metropolitan standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0.800 |
| New York Rangers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.700 |
| New York Islanders | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.625 |
| New Jersey Devils | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 |
| Washington Capitals | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.556 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0.375 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0.333 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.250 |
Injury report
No injuries currently reported for this team.
Statistical leaders
| Category | Player | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Points leader | Ryan Leonard | 8 pts (4G, 4A) |
| Goals leader | Alex Tuch | 5 goals (2A, 7 pts) |
| Assists leader | Dylan Strome | 5 assists (1G, 6 pts) |
Roster
5 listed · refreshes periodically from ESPN| Player | Pos | # | Status |
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Injury report
Refreshed from ESPN automaticallyNo injuries currently reported for this team.
Salary cap
Cap total
$104.67M
Cap space
$3.12M
| Player | Cap hit |
|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | $10.5M |
| Jakob Chychrun | $9.0M |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | $8.5M |
Salary cap figures via PuckPedia, as of Oct 21, 2026.
What they've accomplished
Stanley Cup titles (all-time)
1
2018
Founded
1974
Home arena: Capital One Arena
Franchise history
An expansion club since 1974, the Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in 2018 led by captain Alex Ovechkin, who went on to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record in 2025 while still wearing the Washington sweater.
Transactions
Signing/RecallAssigned RD Justin Holl to Hershey (AHL).Oct 18
Signing/RecallPlaced C Pierre-Luc Dubois on injured reserve. Recalled RW Jonny Brodzinski from Hershey (AHL).Oct 17
