All Time Biggest Washington Capitals Losses

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What is the biggest regular season loss in Washington Capitals history?

Based on goal differential, the largest loss in Washington Capitals history is by 12 goals, which occured in a 2-14 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Dec 21, 1975.

What is the biggest shutout loss in Washington Capitals history?

The largest shutout loss in Washington Capitals history is 11-0, which happened in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Apr 2, 1977.

What is the biggest playoffs loss in Washington Capitals history?

The biggest playoffs loss in Washington Capitals history, by goal differential, is by 7 goals which occured in a 0-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins during the First Round on Apr 13, 2000.

What is the biggest home loss in Washington Capitals history?

The biggest home loss in Washington Capitals history, by goal differential, is by 10 goals which occured in a 1-11 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Nov 10, 1974.

What is the biggest road loss in Washington Capitals history?

The biggest road loss in Washington Capitals history, by goal differential, is by 12 goals which occured in a 2-14 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Dec 21, 1975.

What is the most goals the Washington Capitals have ever allowed in a single game?

The most goals the Washington Capitals have ever allowed in a single game is 14 goals, which they gave up in a 2-14 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Dec 21, 1975.

Biggest Washington Capitals Losses By Goal Margin

Team Year Goal Margin Opponent Score
1 Washington Capitals 1975-76 12 @ Buffalo Sabres Sabres 2-14
2 Washington Capitals 1976-77 11 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-11
Washington Capitals 1974-75 11 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-12
Washington Capitals 1974-75 11 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 1-12
5 Washington Capitals 1976-77 10 @ Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 0-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 10 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 10 vs Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 1-11
8 Washington Capitals 1975-76 9 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 2-11
9 Washington Capitals 1983-84 8 @ Edmonton Oilers Oilers 3-11
Washington Capitals 1978-79 8 @ Los Angeles Kings Kings 2-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 8 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 2-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 8 vs Boston Bruins Bruins 0-8
13 Washington Capitals 2010-11 7 @ New York Rangers Rangers 0-7
Washington Capitals 2005-06 7 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-8
Washington Capitals 2005-06 7 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 1-8
Washington Capitals 2005-06 7 @ Atlanta Thrashers Thrashers 1-8
Washington Capitals 1991-92 7 @ New York Islanders Islanders 1-8
Washington Capitals 1985-86 7 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-8
Washington Capitals 1985-86 7 @ Detroit Red Wings Red Wings 0-7
Washington Capitals 1982-83 7 vs Buffalo Sabres Sabres 2-9
Washington Capitals 1981-82 7 @ New York Islanders Islanders 1-8
Washington Capitals 1980-81 7 vs Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 1-8
Washington Capitals 1978-79 7 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 3-10
Washington Capitals 1977-78 7 vs New York Rangers Rangers 4-11
Washington Capitals 1977-78 7 @ Colorado Rockies Rockies 1-8
Washington Capitals 1976-77 7 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 2-9
Washington Capitals 1976-77 7 @ Atlanta Flames Flames 0-7
Washington Capitals 1975-76 7 @ New York Rangers Rangers 4-11
Washington Capitals 1975-76 7 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-7
Washington Capitals 1975-76 7 @ St. Louis Blues Blues 2-9
Washington Capitals 1974-75 7 @ Chicago Black Hawks Black Hawks 3-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 7 vs New York Islanders Islanders 0-7
Washington Capitals 1974-75 7 @ Buffalo Sabres Sabres 2-9
Washington Capitals 1974-75 7 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-8
35 Washington Capitals 2023-24 6 @ Arizona Coyotes Coyotes 0-6
Washington Capitals 2018-19 6 @ New Jersey Devils Devils 0-6
Washington Capitals 2017-18 6 @ Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks 1-7
Washington Capitals 2017-18 6 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 2-8
Washington Capitals 2011-12 6 @ Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 1-7
Washington Capitals 2010-11 6 vs New York Rangers Rangers 0-6
Washington Capitals 2008-09 6 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 1-7
Washington Capitals 2006-07 6 vs Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 1-7
Washington Capitals 2005-06 6 @ Ottawa Senators Senators 1-7
Washington Capitals 2003-04 6 vs Buffalo Sabres Sabres 0-6
Washington Capitals 2003-04 6 @ Buffalo Sabres Sabres 1-7
Washington Capitals 2002-03 6 @ Vancouver Canucks Canucks 0-6
Washington Capitals 2001-02 6 vs Ottawa Senators Senators 5-11
Washington Capitals 1999-00 6 vs Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Mighty Ducks 1-7
Washington Capitals 1998-99 6 @ Edmonton Oilers Oilers 2-8
Washington Capitals 1993-94 6 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 2-8
Washington Capitals 1993-94 6 @ Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 1-7
Washington Capitals 1992-93 6 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 2-8
Washington Capitals 1991-92 6 vs Hartford Whalers Whalers 2-8
Washington Capitals 1990-91 6 @ Calgary Flames Flames 2-8
Washington Capitals 1987-88 6 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-7
Washington Capitals 1987-88 6 @ Calgary Flames Flames 2-8
Washington Capitals 1986-87 6 @ Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 2-8
Washington Capitals 1986-87 6 @ New York Islanders Islanders 1-7
Washington Capitals 1982-83 6 vs New York Islanders Islanders 1-7
Washington Capitals 1981-82 6 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 1-7
Washington Capitals 1980-81 6 vs Boston Bruins Bruins 1-7
Washington Capitals 1980-81 6 @ Calgary Flames Flames 0-6
Washington Capitals 1979-80 6 @ Edmonton Oilers Oilers 2-8
Washington Capitals 1979-80 6 @ Minnesota North Stars North Stars 1-7
Washington Capitals 1978-79 6 vs Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-6
Washington Capitals 1977-78 6 @ New York Rangers Rangers 2-8
Washington Capitals 1977-78 6 vs Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 2-8
Washington Capitals 1977-78 6 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 0-6
Washington Capitals 1977-78 6 vs New York Islanders Islanders 0-6
Washington Capitals 1976-77 6 @ Los Angeles Kings Kings 0-6
Washington Capitals 1976-77 6 @ Cleveland Barons Barons 1-7
Washington Capitals 1976-77 6 vs Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-6
Washington Capitals 1976-77 6 @ Los Angeles Kings Kings 1-7
Washington Capitals 1975-76 6 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 2-8
Washington Capitals 1975-76 6 vs Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 0-6
Washington Capitals 1975-76 6 @ Atlanta Flames Flames 1-7
Washington Capitals 1975-76 6 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 3-9
Washington Capitals 1975-76 6 @ Los Angeles Kings Kings 0-6
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 2-8
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ St. Louis Blues Blues 1-7
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ St. Louis Blues Blues 2-8
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs 1-7
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 0-6
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 4-10
Washington Capitals 1974-75 6 @ Minnesota North Stars North Stars 0-6
Team Year Goal Margin Opponent Score
1 Washington Capitals 1999-00 7 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 0-7
2 Washington Capitals 1994-95 6 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-7
Washington Capitals 1990-91 6 vs New York Rangers Rangers 0-6
Washington Capitals 1987-88 6 @ New Jersey Devils Devils 4-10
5 Washington Capitals 2018-19 5 @ Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes 0-5
Washington Capitals 2012-13 5 vs New York Rangers Rangers 0-5
7 Washington Capitals 2021-22 4 @ Florida Panthers Panthers 1-5
Washington Capitals 2019-20 4 vs New York Islanders Islanders 0-4
Washington Capitals 2016-17 4 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 2-6
Washington Capitals 2008-09 4 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 2-6
Washington Capitals 1997-98 4 vs Boston Bruins Bruins 0-4
Washington Capitals 1989-90 4 @ New York Rangers Rangers 3-7
Washington Capitals 1982-83 4 vs New York Islanders Islanders 2-6
14 Washington Capitals 2023-24 3 @ New York Rangers Rangers 1-4
Washington Capitals 2020-21 3 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 1-4
Washington Capitals 2019-20 3 vs New York Islanders Islanders 2-5
Washington Capitals 2018-19 3 @ Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes 2-5
Washington Capitals 2014-15 3 vs New York Islanders Islanders 1-4
Washington Capitals 2009-10 3 @ Montreal Canadiens Canadiens 1-4
Washington Capitals 2007-08 3 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 3-6
Washington Capitals 2000-01 3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 0-3
Washington Capitals 1997-98 3 vs Detroit Red Wings Red Wings 1-4
Washington Capitals 1995-96 3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-4
Washington Capitals 1995-96 3 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-4
Washington Capitals 1994-95 3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 0-3
Washington Capitals 1993-94 3 vs New York Rangers Rangers 0-3
Washington Capitals 1993-94 3 @ New York Rangers Rangers 2-5
Washington Capitals 1993-94 3 @ New York Rangers Rangers 3-6
Washington Capitals 1991-92 3 vs Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 2-5
Washington Capitals 1990-91 3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins 1-4
Washington Capitals 1989-90 3 vs Boston Bruins Bruins 1-4
Washington Capitals 1989-90 3 @ Boston Bruins Bruins 0-3
Washington Capitals 1988-89 3 vs Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 5-8
Washington Capitals 1988-89 3 @ Philadelphia Flyers Flyers 2-5
Washington Capitals 1987-88 3 vs New Jersey Devils Devils 2-5
Washington Capitals 1983-84 3 vs New York Islanders Islanders 2-5
Washington Capitals 1982-83 3 vs New York Islanders Islanders 3-6
Washington Capitals 1982-83 3 @ New York Islanders Islanders 2-5

Biggest Washington Capitals Losses Against All 31 Other Franchises

Opponent Goal Margin Date Score
Anaheim Ducks 6 Oct 19, 1999 1-7
Arizona Coyotes 6 Dec 4, 2023 0-6
Boston Bruins 11 Dec 14, 1974 1-12
Buffalo Sabres 12 Dec 21, 1975 2-14
Calgary Flames 7 Nov 3, 1976 0-7
Carolina Hurricanes 6 Mar 24, 1992 2-8
Chicago Blackhawks 7 Feb 22, 1975 3-10
Colorado Avalanche 4 (7x) (7 times) Nov 19, 2022
Oct 12, 2013
Jan 24, 2024
Feb 22, 1981
Jan 24, 1995
Nov 16, 2017
Nov 18, 1980 		0-4
1-5
2-6
7-11
1-5
2-6
2-6
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (2x) (2 times) Jan 17, 2014
Feb 26, 2018 		1-5
1-5
Dallas Stars 6 (2x) (2 times) Nov 3, 1979
Oct 12, 1974 		1-7
0-6
Detroit Red Wings 7 Jan 28, 1986 0-7
Edmonton Oilers 8 Nov 2, 1983 3-11
Florida Panthers 5 Feb 7, 2006 0-5
Los Angeles Kings 8 Dec 4, 1978 2-10
Minnesota Wild 4 Apr 3, 2022 1-5
Montreal Canadiens 11 Apr 2, 1977 0-11
Nashville Predators 5 Jan 15, 2019 2-7
New Jersey Devils 7 Oct 28, 1977 1-8
New York Islanders 7 (3x) (3 times) Nov 30, 1991
Mar 23, 1982
Dec 29, 1974 		1-8
1-8
0-7
New York Rangers 7 (3x) (3 times) Dec 12, 2010
Mar 24, 1978
Feb 18, 1976 		0-7
4-11
4-11
Ottawa Senators 6 (2x) (2 times) Mar 2, 2006
Nov 13, 2001 		1-7
5-11
Philadelphia Flyers 9 Apr 1, 1976 2-11
Pittsburgh Penguins 11 Mar 15, 1975 1-12
San Jose Sharks 5 (2x) (2 times) Nov 22, 2008
Oct 13, 2015 		2-7
0-5
Seattle Kraken 3 (2x) (2 times) Jan 11, 2024
Nov 21, 2021 		1-4
2-5
St. Louis Blues 7 Nov 15, 1975 2-9
Tampa Bay Lightning 5 Feb 4, 2006 0-5
Toronto Maple Leafs 10 Feb 12, 1977 0-10
Vancouver Canucks 6 Mar 23, 2003 0-6
Vegas Golden Knights 4 Jan 21, 2023 2-6
Winnipeg Jets 7 Oct 8, 2005 1-8
Opponent Goal Margin Date Score
Anaheim Ducks – – –
Arizona Coyotes – – –
Boston Bruins 4 May 1, 1998 0-4
Buffalo Sabres 2 May 23, 1998 0-2
Calgary Flames – – –
Carolina Hurricanes 5 Apr 15, 2019 0-5
Chicago Blackhawks – – –
Colorado Avalanche – – –
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 (2x) (2 times) Apr 15, 2018
Apr 12, 2018 		4-5
3-4
Dallas Stars – – –
Detroit Red Wings 3 Jun 16, 1998 1-4
Edmonton Oilers – – –
Florida Panthers 4 May 5, 2022 1-5
Los Angeles Kings – – –
Minnesota Wild – – –
Montreal Canadiens 3 Apr 26, 2010 1-4
Nashville Predators – – –
New Jersey Devils 6 Apr 22, 1988 4-10
New York Islanders 4 (2x) (2 times) Aug 20, 2020
Apr 9, 1983 		0-4
2-6
New York Rangers 6 Apr 7, 1991 0-6
Ottawa Senators 1 May 11, 1998 3-4
Philadelphia Flyers 3 (3x) (3 times) Apr 15, 2008
Apr 11, 1989
Apr 9, 1989 		3-6
5-8
2-5
Pittsburgh Penguins 7 Apr 13, 2000 0-7
San Jose Sharks – – –
Seattle Kraken – – –
St. Louis Blues – – –
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 (5x) (5 times) May 17, 2018
May 15, 2018
May 4, 2011
Apr 29, 2011
Apr 16, 2003 		2-4
2-4
3-5
2-4
1-3
Toronto Maple Leafs 1 (2x) (2 times) Apr 17, 2017
Apr 15, 2017 		3-4
3-4
Vancouver Canucks – – –
Vegas Golden Knights 2 May 28, 2018 4-6
Winnipeg Jets – – –

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