Overview
Alexander Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer in April 2025.
The Washington Capitals play in the National Hockey League and are based in Washington, D.C., at Capital One Arena. Founded in 1974, the club competes in the Eastern Conference, in the Metropolitan division.
The club has won one Stanley Cups won: 2018.
Club Identity
League
Founded
1974
Home venue
Capital One Arena
Location
Washington, D.C.
Conference
Eastern Conference
Division
Metropolitan
Club colours
Honours
1
Stanley Cups
Stanley Cups
2018
In the NHL
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The Washington Capitals compete in the National Hockey League. Thirty-two clubs, an 82-game season, and four best-of-seven rounds for the oldest trophy in North American sport.
Live standings and results are not yet connected. The NHL page carries the season format, the full club list and the championship record in the meantime.