Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Senators
WSH lead all-time 63-50-5 · 118 meetings since 1992
Next meeting: November 11, 2026
Ottawa Senators 44-27-11 · 99 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
OTT lead 2-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-25 | OTT @ WSH | 7-1 | OTT | |
| 2026-01-01 | WSH @ OTT | 3-4 | OTT | |
| 2026-03-18 | OTT @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 9 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | 2025-2026 | OTT @ WSH | 1-4 | WSH | |
| 2026-01-01 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ OTT | 3-4 | OTT | |
| 2025-10-25 | 2025-2026 | OTT @ WSH | 7-1 | OTT | |
| 2025-03-03 | 2024-2025 | OTT @ WSH | 4-5 | WSH | |
| 2025-01-30 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ OTT | 4-5 | OTT | |
| 2025-01-16 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ OTT | 1-0 | WSH | |
| 2024-04-07 | 2023-2024 | OTT @ WSH | 3-2 | OTT | |
| 2024-02-26 | 2023-2024 | OTT @ WSH | 3-6 | WSH | |
| 2023-10-18 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ OTT | 1-6 | OTT |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
4WSH wins
5OTT wins
9Games
0OT/SO games
27-33Goals (WSH-OTT)
6.7Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | OTT W | WSH goals | OTT goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
Highest-scoring meeting: OTT 4, WSH 5 — March 3, 2025 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: OTT 7, WSH 1 — October 25, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1992
63WSH wins
50OTT wins
5Ties
118Games
374-348Goals (WSH-OTT)
First meeting: October 16, 1992 — OTT 1, WSH 5.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | OTT W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 32 | 20 | 12 | |
| 2000s | 36 | 15 | 18 | 3 |
| 1990s | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Senators games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shane Pinto | OTT | 8 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
 Jake Sanderson | OTT | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
 Tim Stützle | OTT | 8 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
 Aliaksei Protas | WSH | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
 Claude Giroux | OTT | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
 Thomas Chabot | OTT | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ OTT | Ottawa |
| January 3, 2027 | 2026-2027 | OTT @ WSH | Washington |
| April 8, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ OTT | Ottawa |
Capitals vs Senators — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Senators?
- The Washington Capitals lead the all-time series 63-50-5 across 118 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Senators first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 16, 1992: OTT 1, WSH 5.
- When do the Capitals play the Senators next?
- The Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators meet next on November 11, 2026 in Ottawa.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Senators game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-1, on March 18, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Senators?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 4-5 against the Ottawa Senators across 9 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 33-27 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Senators?
- The Ottawa Senators lead the 2025-2026 season series 2-1 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Senators games?
- Shane Pinto leads all skaters with 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 8 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.