Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Oilers
WSH lead all-time 44-37-6 · 87 meetings since 1979
Next meeting: December 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers 41-30-11 · 93 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | EDM @ WSH | 4-7 | WSH | |
| 2026-01-25 | WSH @ EDM | 5-6 | EDM | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-25 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ EDM | 5-6 | EDM | OT/SO |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-2026 | EDM @ WSH | 4-7 | WSH | |
| 2025-02-23 | 2024-2025 | EDM @ WSH | 3-7 | WSH | |
| 2025-01-21 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ EDM | 3-2 | WSH | |
| 2024-03-13 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ EDM | 2-7 | EDM | |
| 2023-11-24 | 2023-2024 | EDM @ WSH | 5-0 | EDM |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
3WSH wins
3EDM wins
6Games
1OT/SO games
24-27Goals (WSH-EDM)
8.5Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | EDM W | WSH goals | EDM goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 5, EDM 6 — January 25, 2026 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 2, EDM 7 — March 13, 2024.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1979
44WSH wins
37EDM wins
6Ties
87Games
304-305Goals (WSH-EDM)
First meeting: October 28, 1979 — WSH 6, EDM 4.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | EDM W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 15 | 9 | 6 | |
| 2000s | 9 | 5 | 4 | |
| 1990s | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 1980s | 31 | 12 | 14 | 5 |
| 1970s | 2 | 1 | 1 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Oilers games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leon Draisaitl | EDM | 6 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
 Connor McDavid | EDM | 5 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
 Evan Bouchard | EDM | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
 Zach Hyman | EDM | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Connor McMichael | WSH | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | EDM | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ EDM | Edmonton |
| December 29, 2026 | 2026-2027 | EDM @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Oilers — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Oilers?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 44-37-6 across 87 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Oilers first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 28, 1979: WSH 6, EDM 4.
- When do the Capitals play the Oilers next?
- The Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers meet next on December 4, 2026 in Edmonton.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Oilers game?
- The Edmonton Oilers won the most recent meeting 6-5 in overtime, on January 25, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Oilers?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 3-3 against the Edmonton Oilers across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 27-24 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Oilers?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Oilers games?
- Leon Draisaitl leads all skaters with 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.