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Washington Capitals

43-30-9Last season (2025–26) · W-L-OT4thin Metropolitan Division last season

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After that: Fri Oct 9 · 7:00 PM ET vs the Rangers

🧮 Team math

The Capitals scored 263 goals and allowed 244 last season. That's 19 more goals scored than allowed.

The Capitals won 43 of their 82 games last season. About what percent did they win?Show answer

43 ÷ 82 ≈ 0.524, so about 52%. That's more than half of their games.

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Fri Sep 25

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  • W5–2 vs the Flyers (preseason)Sep 21
  • L2–3 vs the Bruins (preseason)Sep 20

Capitals headlines

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'Times fly': Capitals' Ovechkin to retire at end of season

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that this will be his final season in the NHL.

ESPN
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3 NHL Rookie Standouts From Week 1: Björck, Helenius, & Hutson

Week 1 of the 2026-27 regular season has concluded. Some teams disappointed, and some surprised. But which players—specifically, rookies—lived up to the hype and more?…

The Hockey Writers
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Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot

Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Alex Ovechkin's unique skill.

ESPN
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Flyers Will Host Alex Ovechkin's Last NHL Regular Season Game

The Great 8 will play his last ever regular season game in Philadelphia.

Yahoo Sports
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Alex Ovechkin To Retire From NHL After 2026-27 Season

Legendary Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin announced today that the 2026-27 season will be his last in the NHL. Ovechkin was previously reported to be…

Pro Hockey Rumors
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Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – The Final Chapter, Blue Line Realignment and More

Here are the key storylines to watch surrounding the Washington Capitals and their upcoming schedule for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. The Great Eight’s Final Chapter The…

The Hockey Writers
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NHL Rumors: Ovechkin Retiring, Edvinsson Mad, Oilers Trade Plans, Hellebuyck to Sharks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin has announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final year in the NHL, but the Washington Capitals superstar still has…

The Hockey Writers
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Alex Ovechkin Confirms 2026-27 Will Be His Final NHL Season

Alexander Ovechkin, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the National Hockey League, and one of the greatest players the league has ever seen, has announced that he…

The Hockey Writers
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NHL’s all-time leading goalscorer Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season

Russian led Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup win Ovechkin turned 41 in September Alex Ovechkin said on Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last…

The Guardian
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Alexander Ovechkin announces this will be his last NHL season: 'Let's have fun'

The Capitals legend is planning to hang up his skates once this season reaches its conclusion

CBS Sports
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Capitals To Evaluate Matt Roy For Injury

The Washington Capitals will need to assess an injury when they return from a two-game road trip to start the season. Defenseman Matt Roy did not appear in the final 25…

Pro Hockey Rumors

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