# Washington Capitals NHL season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/washington-capitals-nhl-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-15T10:10:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Washington Capitals experienced mixed results during early matchups of the NHL season. The team suffered its first home loss, falling 3-5 to the Seattle Kraken.

Following that loss, the Capitals secured a 5-4 victory against the Montreal Canadiens. During the win, Alex Tuch recorded two goals and an assist, while captain Alexander Ovečkin achieved his 760th career assist. The game also featured a collision involving Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovský, who briefly left the ice following a hit by Tom Wilson.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Washington Capitals defeat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in NHL matchup

The Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. Martin Fehérváry stood out for Washington, while Juraj Slafkovský returned to play after a hard hit from Tom Wilson.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-capitals-defeat-montreal-canadiens-5-4-in-nhl-matchup

### 2026-10-12: Washington Capitals suffer first home loss to Seattle Kraken

The Washington Capitals lost 3-5 to Seattle, while defenseman Martin Fehérváry led the team in blocked shots during the match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/washington-capitals-suffer-first-home-loss-to-seattle-kraken

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