Washington Capitals Hockey Team — Rankings & Standings
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Last 5 matches
Washington Capitals is currently ranked #1 in the National Hockey League standings with 111 points. The team has played 82 matches, winning 51, drawing 9, and losing 22 with a goal difference of +56. Standings last updated: April 30, 2026.
Ranking History
Highlights
Timeline
Year on year summary
| Year | Final rank | Best rank | Worst rank | Biggest climb | Biggest fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ↑ 2 (May) | - |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 12 | ↑ 1 (Mar) | - |
| 2023 | 12 | 7 | 12 | - | ↓ 2 (Mar) |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 10 | ↑ 1 (May) | - |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | 10 | - | ↓ 4 (May) |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
OVERALL STANDINGS
WASHINGTON CAPITALS LEAGUES STANDINGS TABLE
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 51 | 9 | 22 | +56 | 111 | ✓✓✓✓✓ |
| 2 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 52 | 4 | 26 | +37 | 108 | ✓✓✕•✕ |
| 3 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 47 | 8 | 27 | +75 | 102 | ✓✕✓✓✕ |
| 4 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 47 | 5 | 30 | +33 | 99 | ✓✕✓✓✓ |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers | 82 | 47 | 4 | 31 | +29 | 98 | ✓✕✕✓✕ |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 82 | 45 | 7 | 30 | +9 | 97 | ✓✕✓✓✕ |
| 7 |  New Jersey Devils | 82 | 42 | 7 | 33 | +20 | 91 | ✕✕✓✕✓ |
| 8 |  Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 40 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 91 | ✓✕✓•• |
| 9 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 9 | 33 | +5 | 89 | ✕•✕✓✕ |
| 10 |  Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 39 | 8 | 35 | -21 | 86 | ✕✓✕✓✕ |
| 11 |  New York Rangers | 82 | 39 | 7 | 36 | +1 | 85 | ✓✓••✓ |
| 12 |  New York Islanders | 82 | 35 | 12 | 35 | -36 | 82 | ✓✓✕✕✕ |
| 13 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 34 | 12 | 36 | -50 | 80 | ✕✕✓✓✕ |
| 14 |  Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 36 | 7 | 39 | -20 | 79 | ✕✓✓✓✓ |
| 15 |  Boston Bruins | 82 | 33 | 10 | 39 | -50 | 76 | ✓✓✕✕✓ |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 33 | 10 | 39 | -48 | 76 | ✕•✕✓✓ |
| 17 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 82 | 50 | 10 | 22 | +56 | 110 | ✓✓✓✓✓ |
| 18 |  Dallas Stars | 82 | 50 | 6 | 26 | +53 | 106 | ✕✕✓•✕ |
| 19 |  Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 48 | 9 | 25 | +44 | 105 | ✕✕✓✓✓ |
| 20 |  Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 49 | 4 | 29 | +43 | 102 | ✓✓✓✕✓ |
| 21 |  Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 48 | 5 | 29 | +23 | 101 | ✓✕✓•✓ |
| 22 |  Minnesota Wild | 82 | 45 | 7 | 30 | -11 | 97 | •✓✕✓✓ |
| 23 |  St. Louis Blues | 82 | 44 | 8 | 30 | +21 | 96 | ✓•✓✓✓ |
| 24 |  Calgary Flames | 82 | 41 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 96 | ✓✕✓✓✓ |
| 25 |  Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 38 | 14 | 30 | -17 | 90 | ✓✕✓✕✓ |
| 26 |  Utah Hockey Club | 82 | 38 | 13 | 31 | -10 | 89 | •✕✕✓✓ |
| 27 |  Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 35 | 10 | 37 | -42 | 80 | ✕✕✕✓✓ |
| 28 |  Seattle Kraken | 82 | 35 | 6 | 41 | -18 | 76 | ✓✓✕✕✓ |
| 29 |  Nashville Predators | 82 | 30 | 8 | 44 | -60 | 68 | ✕✕✓✕✕ |
| 30 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 25 | 11 | 46 | -70 | 61 | ✕✕✕✕✓ |
| 31 |  San Jose Sharks | 82 | 20 | 12 | 50 | -105 | 52 | ✕✓✓✕✓ |
| 32 |  Winnipeg Jets | 82 | 56 | 4 | 22 | +86 | 116 | ✕✓✓✓✓ |
Last 5 matches
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Last updated: April 30, 2026 16:51 UTC
Quick Answers
FAQs
What is Washington Capitals' current ranking in National Hockey League?
Washington Capitals is currently shown at #1 in National Hockey League, with 111 points from 82 matches, 51 wins, 9 draws, and 22 losses.
How many points does Washington Capitals have right now?
Washington Capitals currently has 111 points in the visible National Hockey League standings on this page.
What is Washington Capitals' current record?
Washington Capitals' current record on this page is 82 matches, 51 wins, 9 draws, and 22 losses. The page stays focused on rankings, results, and competition context.
Does this page show Washington Capitals form or ranking history?
Washington Capitals also has historical ranking or trend data available on this page, so you can compare the latest standing with older movement.
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