Colorado Avalanche 55-16-11 · 121 PTS Avalanche vs Capitals
WSH lead all-time 48-40-9 · 97 meetings since 1979
Next meeting: December 13, 2026
Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
COL lead 2-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | WSH @ COL | 2-5 | COL | |
| 2026-03-22 | COL @ WSH | 3-2 | COL | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 2025-2026 | COL @ WSH | 3-2 | COL | OT/SO |
| 2026-01-19 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ COL | 2-5 | COL | |
| 2024-11-21 | 2024-2025 | COL @ WSH | 2-1 | COL | |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ COL | 5-2 | WSH | |
| 2024-02-13 | 2023-2024 | COL @ WSH | 6-3 | COL | |
| 2024-01-24 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ COL | 2-6 | COL |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
5COL wins
1WSH wins
6Games
1OT/SO games
24-15Goals (COL-WSH)
6.5Goals/game
| Season | GP | COL W | WSH W | COL goals | WSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
Colorado Avalanche have won 3 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: COL 6, WSH 3 — February 13, 2024 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 2, COL 6 — January 24, 2024.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1979
Franchise totals — includes games played as QUE.
40COL wins
48WSH wins
9Ties
97Games
301-336Goals (COL-WSH)
First meeting: November 25, 1979 — WSH 2, QUE 2.
| Decade | GP | COL W | WSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 15 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990s | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| 1980s | 31 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| 1970s | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Avalanche vs Capitals games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nathan MacKinnon | COL | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
 M. Rantanen | COL | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
 Artturi Lehkonen | COL | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
 Cale Makar | COL | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ COL | Colorado |
| January 17, 2027 | 2026-2027 | COL @ WSH | Washington |
Avalanche vs Capitals — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Avalanche and Capitals?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 48-40-9 across 97 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Avalanche and Capitals first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on November 25, 1979: WSH 2, QUE 2.
- When do the Avalanche play the Capitals next?
- The Colorado Avalanche and Washington Capitals meet next on December 13, 2026 in Colorado.
- Who won the last Avalanche vs Capitals game?
- The Colorado Avalanche won the most recent meeting 3-2 in overtime, on March 22, 2026.
- What is the Avalanche' record against the Capitals?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Colorado Avalanche are 5-1 against the Washington Capitals across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 24-15 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Avalanche and Capitals?
- The Colorado Avalanche lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-0 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Avalanche vs Capitals games?
- Nathan MacKinnon leads all skaters with 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.