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Washington Capitals Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Washington Capitals are 10-8-0 (20 points), outside the East playoff spots (10th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 46% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 2%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average

46%Make playoffs
2%Win Metropolitan
8%Reach conf. finals
2%Win Stanley Cup
94 pointsProjected points
16thPower rating rank
66Games left (30 home)
L2Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Tue, Nov 17@ Tampa Bay Lightning (13-5-2)41%––
Thu, Nov 19vs Buffalo Sabres (8-8-4)59%––
Sat, Nov 21@ Boston Bruins (13-6-1)40%55%40%
Wed, Nov 25vs Philadelphia Flyers (6-10-6)59%––
Fri, Nov 27vs Florida Panthers (12-7-2)51%53%39%
Sat, Nov 28@ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2)47%53%40%
Tue, Dec 1vs Vancouver Canucks (3-17-1)66%51%38%
Thu, Dec 3@ Edmonton Oilers (15-3-3)38%––
Sat, Dec 5@ Calgary Flames (9-10-1)54%53%38%
Mon, Dec 7@ Vancouver Canucks (3-17-1)60%51%39%

Metropolitan standings

TeamW-L-OTLPTSPlayoffsWin div
Carolina Hurricanes16-3-23498%64%
New Jersey Devils15-6-03092%24%
New York Rangers12-8-12566%6%
New York Islanders9-6-42253%3%
Washington Capitals10-8-02046%2%
Philadelphia Flyers6-10-6188%<1%
Pittsburgh Penguins7-11-21610%<1%
Columbus Blue Jackets7-11-0148%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs46%
Win the division2%
Win a first-round series18%
Reach the conference finals8%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final4%
Win the Stanley Cup2%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Washington Capitals make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Capitals a 46% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 10-8-0 and outside the East playoff spots (10th in the conference).

What are the Washington Capitals' chances to win the Stanley Cup?

2%, with a 4% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

What is the Washington Capitals' projected record?

The simulations project about 94 points over the 84-game season (now 20 points in 18 games).