Washington Capitals Playoff History

Overview

The Washington Capitals have played a total of 49 seasons. Their first season was in 1975, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Washington Capitals gone by any other names?

No, the Washington Capitals have been known by that name since 1975.

What division do the Washington Capitals play in?

The Washington Capitals currently play in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Capitals season?

The best start to a Capitals season was the 2011-12 Washington Capitals, who started the season 7-0. The second best starts to a Capitals season was the 1991-92 Washington Capitals and the 1997-98 Washington Capitals, who both started the season at 4-0.

When was the last time the Capitals were in the playoffs?

The Washington Capitals last made the playoffs in 2024, when they lost the First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 33 times in their 49 seasons.

When was the last time the Capitals missed the playoffs?

The Washington Capitals last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Capitals won a playoff series?

In 2018, the Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

When was the last time the Capitals won a playoff game?

The Washington Capitals last won a playoff game on May 7, 2022, when they had a 6-1 win against the Florida Panthers in the First Round. Since then, the Capitals have lost 7 straight playoff games.

When was the last time the Capitals lost a playoff series?

In 2024, the Washington Capitals lost to the New York Rangers in the First Round.

What years did the Capitals make the Stanley Cup Finals?

The Washington Capitals have appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals 2 times, in 1998 and 2018.

How many Stanley Cups have the Capitals won?

The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup Finals once, in 2018.