Washington Capitals Schedule 2022-2023
From exhilarating home games within the Capital One Arena to adrenaline-pumping away matchups, every game is a nail-biting spectacle across the Washington Capitals schedule. See all the games below:
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Washington Capitals Games
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Washington Capitals Scores
October 2022
- 10/13 Bruins at Capital One Arena L 5-2
- 10/14 Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena L 3-2
- 10/16 Canadiens at Capital One Arena W 3-1
- 10/18 Canucks at Capital One Arena W 6-4
- 10/21 Senators at Canadian Tire Centre L 5-2
- 10/23 Kings at Capital One Arena W 4-3
- 10/25 Devils at Prudential Center W 6-3
- 10/28 Stars at American Airlines Center L 2-0
- 10/30 Predators at Bridgestone Arena W 3-0
- 10/31 Hurricanes at PNC Arena L 3-2 SO
November 2022
- 11/01 Golden Knights at Capital One Arena L 3-2 OT
- 11/03 Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena L 3-1
- 11/05 Coyotes at Capital One Arena L 3-2
- 11/08 Oilers at Capital One Arena W 5-4
- 11/10 Penguins at Capital One Arena L 4-1
- 11/12 Lightning at Capital One Arena W 5-1
- 11/14 Lightning at Amalie Arena L 6-3
- 11/16 Panthers at FLA Live Arena L 5-2
- 11/18 Blues at Enterprise Center L 5-4 SO
- 11/20 Avalanche at Capital One Arena L 4-0
- 11/24 Flyers at Capital One Arena W 3-2 OT
- 11/25 Flames at Capital One Arena W 3-0
- 11/27 Devils at Prudential Center L 5-1
- 11/30 Canucks at Rogers Arena W 5-1
December 2022
- 12/02 Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena L 3-2 OT
- 12/04 Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome L 5-2
- 12/06 Oilers at Rogers Place W 3-2
- 12/08 Flyers at Wells Fargo Center W 4-1
- 12/10 Kraken at Capital One Arena W 4-1
- 12/12 Jets at Canada Life Centre W 5-2
- 12/14 Blackhawks at United Center W 7-3
- 12/16 Stars at Capital One Arena L 2-1
- 12/18 Maple Leafs at Capital One Arena W 5-2
- 12/20 Red Wings at Capital One Arena W 4-3 OT
- 12/23 Senators at Canadian Tire Centre W 3-2 OT
- 12/24 Jets at Capital One Arena W 4-1
- 12/28 Rangers at Madison Square Garden W 4-0
- 12/30 Senators at Capital One Arena L 4-3 OT
- 12/31 Canadiens at Capital One Arena W 9-2
January 2023
- 01/04 Sabres at Capital One Arena L 5-4 OT
- 01/06 Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena W 6-2
- 01/07 Predators at Capital One Arena L 3-2
- 01/08 Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena W 1-0
- 01/12 Flyers at Wells Fargo Center L 5-3
- 01/15 Flyers at Capital One Arena L 3-1
- 01/17 Islanders at UBS Arena W 4-3 OT
- 01/18 Wild at Capital One Arena L 4-2
- 01/20 Coyotes at Mullett Arena W 4-0
- 01/22 Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena L 6-2
- 01/25 Avalanche at Ball Arena L 3-2
- 01/27 Penguins at Capital One Arena W 3-2 SO
- 01/29 Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena L 5-1
February 2023
- 02/01 Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena W 4-3 OT
- 02/11 Bruins at TD Garden W 2-1
- 02/12 Sharks at Capital One Arena L 4-1
- 02/15 Hurricanes at Capital One Arena L 3-2
- 02/17 Panthers at Capital One Arena L 6-3
- 02/19 Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium L 4-1
- 02/22 Red Wings at Capital One Arena L 3-1
- 02/24 Ducks at Capital One Arena L 4-2
- 02/25 Rangers at Capital One Arena W 6-3
- 02/26 Sabres at KeyBank Center L 7-4
March 2023
- 03/02 Ducks at Honda Center W 3-2 OT
- 03/04 Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose W 8-3
- 03/07 Kings at Crypto.com Arena L 4-2
- 03/10 Devils at Capital One Arena L 3-2 SO
- 03/12 Islanders at UBS Arena W 5-1
- 03/14 Rangers at Madison Square Garden L 5-3
- 03/15 Sabres at Capital One Arena W 5-4 SO
- 03/17 Blues at Capital One Arena L 5-2
- 03/19 Wild at Xcel Energy Center L 5-3
- 03/21 Blue Jackets at Capital One Arena L 7-6 OT
- 03/23 Blackhawks at Capital One Arena W 6-1
- 03/26 Penguins at PPG Paints Arena L 4-3
- 03/30 Islanders at Capital One Arena L 2-1 SO
- 03/31 Lightning at Amalie Arena L 5-1
April 2023
- 04/02 Rangers at Capital One Arena L 5-2
- 04/07 Canadiens at Bell Centre L 6-2
- 04/09 Panthers at Capital One Arena L 4-2
- 04/11 Islanders at Capital One Arena W 5-2
- 04/12 Bruins at TD Garden L 5-2
- 04/14 Devils at Capital One Arena L 5-4 OT.
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How long is the Washington Capitals season?
The duration of the Washington Capitals season, as with all NHL teams, is determined by their regular season schedule and playoff performance. In general, the NHL regular season consists of 82 games and runs from early October to early April. If the Capitals make it to the playoffs, their season could extend until mid-June, depending on how far they progress through the postseason rounds.
How many seasons have the Washington Capitals played?
The Washington Capitals have completed 47 seasons since their establishment in 1974. Throughout their history, the Capitals have been a highly competitive franchise and have earned numerous accolades. They have won three Presidents’ Trophies, given to the team with the most regular-season points, and captured their first Stanley Cup championship in the 2017-2018 season.
What was the best Washington Capitals season ever?
The best Washington Capitals season ever was undoubtedly the 2017-2018 season, when the team finally captured their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The Capitals were an unstoppable force throughout the season, finishing with a regular-season record of 49-26-7 and securing the Metropolitan Division title. The team’s prolific offense was led by captain Alex Ovechkin, who tallied 49 goals and 87 points, earning his seventh Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for the most goals in the league. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Nicklas Backstrom, and T.J. Oshie were other key contributors on the team, providing depth and balance to the Capitals’ scoring attack.
The Capitals’ playoff run in 2018 was nothing short of remarkable. They overcame early adversity by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round, despite losing the first two games at home. In the second round, the Capitals exorcised their postseason demons by finally defeating the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in six games, a team that had eliminated them in the previous two seasons. The Eastern Conference Final saw the Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they clinched the series in a decisive Game 7 shutout. The Stanley Cup Final pitted the Capitals against the Vegas Golden Knights, an expansion team making an improbable run to the final in their inaugural season. The Capitals would go on to win the series in five games, with Ovechkin being awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs. The 2017-2018 season will always be remembered as the pinnacle of success for the Washington Capitals franchise.
What was the worst Washington Capitals season ever?
The worst Washington Capitals season in the franchise’s history was undoubtedly their inaugural season in 1974-1975. As an expansion team, the Capitals faced the daunting task of building a competitive roster from scratch. Unfortunately, they were unable to put together a cohesive lineup, resulting in a dismal performance throughout the season. The Capitals ended the season with an abysmal record of 8-67-5, earning them the unwanted distinction of having the lowest winning percentage (.131) in modern NHL history. The team struggled mightily on both ends of the ice, scoring a meager 181 goals while allowing a staggering 446 goals against. Their 17.6% win rate on home ice was also the worst in the league that year.
The 1974-1975 season was riddled with problems for the Capitals, both on and off the ice. The roster was comprised mainly of inexperienced players, as well as veterans past their prime. Coached by Jim Anderson, the team went through a staggering 37 players over the course of the season, as they desperately searched for the right combination of talent to turn their fortunes around. Unfortunately, Anderson was relieved of his duties just 54 games into the season, with Red Sullivan and Milt Schmidt taking over as interim head coaches. However, the coaching changes did little to improve the team’s performance. The 1974-1975 Washington Capitals season serves as a cautionary tale for any expansion team entering the league, highlighting the challenges and growing pains that can be encountered during the process of building a competitive franchise from the ground up.
Who is the Washington Capitals’ biggest rival?
The Washington Capitals’ biggest rival is undoubtedly the Pittsburgh Penguins. The rivalry between these two Metropolitan Division teams dates back to the early 1990s and has grown increasingly intense over the years, fueled by numerous high-stakes playoff encounters and the individual rivalry between their respective superstars, Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Penguins. Both players were drafted first overall in consecutive years (Ovechkin in 2004, Crosby in 2005) and were the faces of their franchises. This head-to-head battle of generational talents only heightened the animosity between the two teams.
The Capitals and Penguins have faced each other in the playoffs a total of 11 times, with the Penguins emerging victorious in 9 of those series. For years, the Capitals struggled to overcome their postseason nemesis, frequently seeing their Stanley Cup aspirations dashed by the Penguins. The rivalry reached a new peak during the 2017-2018 season when the Capitals finally defeated the Penguins in the second round of the playoffs, en route to their first-ever Stanley Cup championship.