Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals play out of Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. Like the rest of the league, they are expected to return in EA SPORTS NHL 27 with an updated roster and presentation once the game is revealed on July 16, 2026.

Washington Capitals division rivals in NHL 27

In the Metropolitan Division, the WSH share the schedule with the clubs below — the matchups you will see most often in Play Now, Franchise and Be A Pro.

• CARCarolina Hurricanes
• CBJColumbus Blue Jackets
• NJDNew Jersey Devils
• NYINew York Islanders
• NYRNew York Rangers
• PHIPhiladelphia Flyers
• PITPittsburgh Penguins

Player ratings for the Washington Capitals — like every club — arrive with the NHL 27 roster and are not published as guesses here. See how the numbers are built on the ratings page, or browse the full team list.