Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Wild
MIN lead all-time 18-17 · 35 meetings since 2000
Next meeting: November 1, 2026
Minnesota Wild 46-24-12 · 104 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | MIN @ WSH | 1-5 | WSH | |
| 2025-12-17 | WSH @ MIN | 0-5 | MIN |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ MIN | 0-5 | MIN | |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-2026 | MIN @ WSH | 1-5 | WSH | |
| 2025-03-27 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ MIN | 2-4 | MIN | |
| 2025-01-02 | 2024-2025 | MIN @ WSH | 4-3 | MIN | |
| 2024-01-23 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ MIN | 3-5 | MIN | |
| 2023-10-27 | 2023-2024 | MIN @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
2WSH wins
4MIN wins
6Games
0OT/SO games
16-21Goals (WSH-MIN)
6.2Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | MIN W | WSH goals | MIN goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 3, MIN 5 — January 23, 2024 (8 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 0, MIN 5 — December 17, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 2000
17WSH wins
18MIN wins
35Games
92-93Goals (WSH-MIN)
First meeting: December 14, 2000 — MIN 1, WSH 2.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | MIN W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 14 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 10 | 4 | 6 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Wild games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
 Marcus Johansson | MIN | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
 Matthew Boldy | MIN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
 Tom Wilson | WSH | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Marco Rossi | MIN | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2026-2027 | MIN @ WSH | Washington |
| March 8, 2027 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ MIN | Minnesota |
Capitals vs Wild — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Wild?
- The Minnesota Wild lead the all-time series 18-17 across 35 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Wild first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 14, 2000: MIN 1, WSH 2.
- When do the Capitals play the Wild next?
- The Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild meet next on November 1, 2026 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Wild game?
- The Minnesota Wild won the most recent meeting 5-0, on December 17, 2025.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Wild?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 2-4 against the Minnesota Wild across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 21-16 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Wild?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Wild games?
- Dylan Strome leads all skaters with 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.