The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin in late April. Here’s where the Washington Capitals currently sit in the NHL playoff picture:
Capitals Playoff Chances
The Capitals playoff odds are -250. Their odds to miss the postseason are +195.
Capitals Playoff Seed
Here’s the current playoff bracket if the season ended today:
Capitals Playoff History
The Washington Capitals have 34 all-time playoff appearances. The Capitals have only missed the postseason once (2023) since 2015, and they also won a Stanley Cup during that stretch in 2018.
Last Time the Capitals Made the Playoffs
The Capitals last made the playoffs in 2025. After finishing first in the Metropolitan Division with 111 points, they beat the Montreal Canadiens in the first round before losing to the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
Last Time the Capitals Missed the Playoffs
The Capitals last missed the playoffs in 2023. They finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division with 80 points and didn’t earn a Wild Card berth.
Last Time the Capitals Won a Playoff Series
The Capitals’ most recent series win came in 2025. They eliminated the Montreal Canadiens in five games of the first-round series.
Have the Capitals Won the Stanley Cup?
The Capitals have won the Stanley Cup once. They took down the Vegas Golden Knights in five games of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.
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