# Washington Capitals NHL season performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261106-washington-capitals-nhl-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-11-06T20:50:11.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Washington Capitals secured key victories during the 2026 season. In October, the team defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 at Capital One Arena, led by goals from Ryan Leonard, Ilya Protas, and Dylan Strome. This win maintained Washington’s third-place position in the Metropolitan Division.

In November, the Capitals earned a 4-3 win against the Florida Panthers. Despite an early deficit, Washington rallied with scoring from Alex Tuch, Aliaksei Protas, and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The game was noted for physical play, including a major penalty for boarding assessed to Tom Wilson.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Washington Capitals defeat Florida Panthers 4-3

The Washington Capitals overcame an early deficit and a Tom Wilson ejection to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-capitals-prepare-for-matchup-against-florida-panthers

### 2026-10-17: Washington Capitals defeat New Jersey Devils 4-2

The Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2, led by goals from Ryan Leonard, Ilya Protas, and Dylan Strome, and a strong performance by goaltender Logan Thompson.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-capitals-defeat-new-jersey-devils-4-2

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