Washington Capitals Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	38.5%
2023-24 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2021-22 – First Round	Florida Panthers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2020-21 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2019-20 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2018-19 – First Round	Carolina Hurricanes	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2017-18 – Final	Vegas Golden Knights	Won in 5 (4-1)
2017-18 – Conf Finals	Tampa Bay Lightning	Won in 7 (4-3)
2017-18 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 6 (4-2)
2017-18 – First Round	Columbus Blue Jackets	Won in 6 (4-2)
2016-17 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2016-17 – First Round	Toronto Maple Leafs	Won in 6 (4-2)
2015-16 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2015-16 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2014-15 – First Round	New York Islanders	Won in 7 (4-3)
2012-13 – First Round	New York Rangers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2011-12 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2011-12 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Won in 7 (4-3)
2010-11 – Conf Semi	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2010-11 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2009-10 – First Round	Montreal Canadiens	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2008-09 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2007-08 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2002-03 – First Round	Tampa Bay Lightning	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2000-01 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1999-00 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1997-98 – Final	Detroit Red Wings	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1997-98 – Conf Finals	Buffalo Sabres	Won in 6 (4-2)
1997-98 – Conf Semi	Ottawa Senators	Won in 5 (4-1)
1997-98 – First Round	Boston Bruins	Won in 6 (4-2)
1995-96 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1994-95 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1993-94 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Won in 6 (4-2)
1992-93 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1991-92 – First Round	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1990-91 – Conf Semi	Pittsburgh Penguins	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1990-91 – First Round	New York Rangers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1989-90 – Conf Finals	Boston Bruins	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1989-90 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1989-90 – First Round	New Jersey Devils	Won in 6 (4-2)
1988-89 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1987-88 – Conf Semi	New Jersey Devils	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1987-88 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1986-87 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1985-86 – Conf Semi	New York Rangers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1985-86 – First Round	New York Islanders	Won in 3 (3-0)
1984-85 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1983-84 – Conf Semi	New York Islanders	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1983-84 – First Round	Philadelphia Flyers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1982-83 – First Round	New York Islanders	Lost in 4 (1-3)

Washington Capitals Playoff Series Results By Series Score

7 Game
5 Game

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	27-21 (56.2%)	18-30 (37.5%)	2024 – First Round
0-1	11-10 (52.4%)	10-11 (47.6%)	2024 – First Round
0-2	3-7 (30%)	2-8 (20%)	2024 – First Round
0-3	3-4 (42.9%)	0-7 (0%)	2024 – First Round
1-0	10-17 (37.0%)	8-19 (29.6%)	2022 – First Round
1-1	13-15 (46.4%)	12-16 (42.9%)	2022 – First Round
1-2	9-9 (50%)	8-10 (44.4%)	2021 – First Round
1-3	6-6 (50%)	2-10 (16.7%)	2021 – First Round
2-0	1-9 (10%)	4-6 (40%)	2019 – First Round
2-1	12-10 (54.5%)	9-13 (40.9%)	2022 – First Round
2-2	9-10 (47.4%)	8-11 (42.1%)	2022 – First Round
2-3	8-8 (50%)	3-13 (18.8%)	2022 – First Round
3-0	0-1 (0%)	1-0 (100%)	2016 – First Round
3-1	4-9 (30.8%)	8-5 (61.5%)	2018 – Final
3-2	9-9 (50%)	11-7 (61.1%)	2019 – First Round
3-3	5-12 (29.4%)	5-12 (29.4%)	2019 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-1 (75%)	2-2 (50%)	1986 – First Round
0-1	1-0 (100%)	0-1 (0%)	1983 – First Round
1-0	3-0 (100%)	2-1 (66.7%)	1986 – First Round
1-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1983 – First Round
1-2	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1983 – First Round
2-0	2-1 (66.7%)	2-1 (66.7%)	1986 – First Round
2-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1985 – First Round
2-2	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1985 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Washington Capitals history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Washington Capitals history is coming back from 1-3, which they've managed 2 times. The most recent 1-3 comeback was against the New York Rangers in the 2009 First Round, when the Capitals came back and won in 7 games.

How many times have the Washington Capitals played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Washington Capitals have played 48 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 18-30 (37.5%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 First Round, in which they lost to the 2023-24 New York Rangers in 4 games.

How many times have the Washington Capitals played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Washington Capitals have played 4 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 2-2 (50%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1986 First Round, in which they beat the 1985-86 New York Islanders in 3 games.

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