The Washington Capitals are currently in the 60–70% band to make the 2026-27 NHL playoffs. Get the exact live probability, rooting guide, and push alerts when the race moves in the Clinch app.
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The Washington Capitals are 6-4-0 (12 pts) through 10 games this season. They sit 5th in the Metropolitan Division, 10 points back of the leader. Most recently, they beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 at home on Oct 24. The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-1) and New York Islanders (6-4-2) are the closest Metropolitan Division comparisons. Coming off a win with a 6-4-0 last 10. Next three: home against the Philadelphia Flyers Oct 28, at the Nashville Predators Oct 29, and home against the Minnesota Wild Nov 1. Logan Thompson leads the crease with 7 starts, the team owns a .897 save percentage, and their team goals-against average is 2.90. Clinch ranks tonight's slate by how much each result moves the Capitals probability, live.
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These are the next scheduled matchups currently attached to the Capitals race.