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Washington Capitals playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 41% to make the playoffs

Model prediction: 41% to make the playoffs, 0.7% to win the Stanley Cup, 92 projected points (likely 74–110). 8-5-0 with 16 points in 13 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.

Record8-5-0
Points16 in 13 games
Goal difference+2
DivisionMetropolitan (Eastern Conference)

Season forecast

Projected points92 (likely range 74–110)
Make the playoffs41%
Win the division1%
Reach the second round15%
Reach the conference final5%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final2%
Win the Stanley Cup0.7%
Win the Presidents' Trophy0.3%

Next games

DateOpponentWin chance
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:30 PM ETvs Minnesota Wild46%
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM ETvs Dallas Stars45%
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM ETvs Florida Panthers50%

Recent results

DateOpponentResult
Nov 1vs Minnesota WildL 1–5
Oct 29at Nashville PredatorsW 4–3
Oct 28vs Philadelphia FlyersW 5–2
Oct 24vs Buffalo SabresW 4–3 (OT)
Oct 20vs Los Angeles KingsL 2–5

Players

PlayerPositionProjected goals above average
Jordan KyrouRight wing+7.5
Alex TuchRight wing+3.7
Aliaksei ProtasLeft wing+2.8
Justin SourdifCentre+2.8
Tom WilsonRight wing+2.8
Pierre-Luc DuboisCentre+2.4
Ryan LeonardRight wing+0.9
Dylan StromeCentre+0.9
Cole HutsonDefence+0.8
Ethen FrankRight wing+0.2
Matt RoyDefence+0.2
Boone JennerCentre+0.2
Ivan MiroshnichenkoLeft wing+0.1
Jakob ChychrunDefence+0.1
Rasmus SandinDefence+0.1
Charlie Lindgren–
Logan Thompson–
Dylan McIlrathDefence−0.5
Alex OvechkinLeft wing−0.5
Ilya ProtasLeft wing−0.6
Vincent DesharnaisDefence−1.0
Jack St. IvanyDefence−1.0
Martin FehérváryDefence−1.4
Anthony BeauvillierRight wing−2.1
Timothy LiljegrenDefence−2.2

Metropolitan Division

TeamPointsProjectedPlayoffs
Carolina Hurricanes2612299%
New Jersey Devils1810378%
Washington Capitals169241%
New York Islanders169240%
New York Rangers158930%
Pittsburgh Penguins128826%
Philadelphia Flyers128620%
Columbus Blue Jackets108723%