The 2016–17 NHL season was the 43rd season for the

Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...

. They finished the season as Presidents' Trophy winners for the second consecutive year, and third time in team history. After defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of NHL playoffs, in the second round of NHL playoffs the Capitals faced off against, and were beaten for the second year in a row by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the eventual Stanley Cup Champions.

Standings

Schedule and results

Regular season

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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...

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New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...

, , 1–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 1–0–1 , , 3 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , 18 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...

, , 0–3 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 2–0–1 , , 5 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , 20 , , 7:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–2 , ,

Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...

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New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...

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Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...

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Rogers Place Rogers Place is a multi-use indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Construction started in March 2014, and the building officially opened on September 8, 2016. The arena has a seating capacity of 18,347 as a ice hockey, hockey venue and 20,73 ...

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Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...

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Rogers Arena Rogers Arena, (formerly General Motors Place), is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, arena at 800 Griffiths Way in the Downtown Vancouver, downtown area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1995, the arena was known as General ...

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Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...

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Scotiabank Saddledome Scotiabank Saddledome is a multi-use indoor arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in Stampede Park in the southeast end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames ...

(18,454) , , 5–2–1 , , 11 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 9 , , 1 , , 8:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–2 , ,

Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...

, , MTS Centre (15,294) , , 6–2–1 , , 13 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 10 , , 3 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–4 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 7–2–1 , , 15 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 11 , , 5 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–4 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 8–2–1 , , 17 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 12 , , 8 , , 7:00 pm , ,

San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...

, , 3–0 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 8–3–1 , , 17 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 13 , , 11 , , 8:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–2 OT , ,

Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...

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United Center The United Center is an indoor arena on the Near West Side, Chicago, Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) ...

(22,075) , , 9–3–1 , , 19 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 14 , , 12 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 1–5 , ,

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...

, , PNC Arena (12,436) , , 9–4–1 , , 19 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 15 , , 15 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 1–2 OT , ,

Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...

, , Nationwide Arena (11,738) , , 9–4–2 , , 20 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 16 , , 16 , , 8:00 pm , ,

, , 1–7 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 10–4–2 , , 22 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 17 , , 18 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...

, , 0–1 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 11–4–2 , , 24 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 18 , , 20 , , 12:30 pm , ,

, , 3–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 11–5–2 , , 24 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 19 , , 23 , , 7:00 pm , , St. Louis Blues , , 3–4 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 12–5–2 , , 26 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 20 , , 25 , , 5:00 pm , ,

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...

, , 1–3 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 13–5–2 , , 28 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 21 , , 26 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–4 , ,

Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...

, , Air Canada Centre (19,051) , , 13–6–2 , , 28 , - , - style="background:#fcc;" , 22 , , 1 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–0 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 13–7–2 , , 28 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 23 , , 3 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 1–2 SO , ,

Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...

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Amalie Arena Amalie Arena (officially stylized as AMALIE Arena) is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. It is mainly used as the home for the Tamp ...

(19,092) , , 13–7–3 , , 29 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 24 , , 5 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–3 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 14–7–3 , , 31 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 25 , , 7 , , 8:00 pm , ,

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...

, , 3–4 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 15–7–3 , , 33 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 26 , , 9 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , ,

, , First Niagara Center (18,234) , , 16–7–3 , , 35 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 27 , , 11 , , 5:00 pm , ,

, , 0–3 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 17–7–3 , , 37 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 28 , , 13 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–2 , ,

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Barclays Center Barclays Center ( ) is a multi-purpose list of indoor arenas, indoor arena in the New York City Boroughs of New York City, borough of Brooklyn. The arena is home to the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association and the New York Liber ...

(12,730) , , 18–7–3 , , 39 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 29 , , 16 , , 7:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–3 SO , ,

, , PNC Arena (11,892) , , 19–7–3 , , 41 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 30 , , 17 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...

, , 2–1 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 19–8–3 , , 41 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 31 , , 21 , , 8:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–3 SO , ,

Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...

, , Wells Fargo Center (20,011) , , 19–8–4 , , 42 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 32 , , 23 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–4 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 20–8–4 , , 44 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 33 , , 27 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–4 , ,

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(15,795) , , 20–9–4 , , 44 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 34 , , 29 , , 7:00 pm , ,

New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...

, , 2–1 SO , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 20–9–5 , , 45 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 35 , , 31 , , 1:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 6–2 , ,

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Prudential Center Prudential Center is a multipurpose indoor arena in the central business district of Newark, New Jersey, United States. Opened in 2007, it is the home of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Sirens of the Pro ...

(16,514) , , 21–9–5 , , 47 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 36 , , 1 , , 7:30 pm , , Ottawa Senators , , 1–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 22–9–5 , , 49 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 37 , , 3 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 5–6 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 23–9–5 , , 51 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 38 , , 5 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 24–9–5 , , 53 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 39 , , 7 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 1–0 , , Ottawa Senators , , Canadian Tire Centre (18,685) , , 25–9–5 , , 55 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 40 , , 9 , , 7:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , ,

, , Bell Centre (21,288) , , 26–9–5 , , 57 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 41 , , 11 , , 8:00 pm , ,

, , 2–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 27–9–5 , , 59 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 42 , , 13 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–6 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 28–9–5 , , 61 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 43 , , 15 , , 12:30 pm , ,

, , 0–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 29–9–5 , , 63 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 44 , , 16 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 7–8 OT , ,

, , PPG Paints Arena (18,653) , , 29–9–6 , , 64 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 45 , , 19 , , 8:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 7–3 , , St. Louis Blues , , Scottrade Center (19,316) , , 30–9–6 , , 66 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 46 , , 21 , , 8:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–3 OT , ,

Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...

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American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center (AAC) is a multi-purpose List of indoor arenas, indoor arena located in the Victory Park, Dallas, Victory Park neighborhood in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National ...

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, , 1–6 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 32–9–6 , , 70 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 48 , , 24 , , 7:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 0–3 , , Ottawa Senators , , Canadian Tire Centre (16,683) , , 32–10–6 , , 70 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 49 , , 26 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 5–2 , ,

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(13,428) , , 33–10–6 , , 72 , - style="background:#bbcaff;" , colspan="3" , 27–29 , , colspan="10" , All-Star Break in

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(11,240) , , 33–11–6 , , 72 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 51 , , 1 , , 8:00 pm , ,

, , 3–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 34–11–6 , , 74 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 52 , , 4 , , 1:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–2 , ,

, , Bell Centre (21,288) , , 35–11–6 , , 76 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 53 , , 5 , , 12:00 pm , ,

Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...

, , 0–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 36–11–6 , , 78 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 54 , , 7 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–5 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 37–11–6 , , 80 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 55 , , 9 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 3–6 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 38–11–6 , , 82 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 56 , , 11 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confere ...

, , 4–6 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 39–11–6 , , 84 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 57 , , 18 , , 2:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–3 SO , ,

, , Joe Louis Arena (20,027) , , 39–11–7 , , 85 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 58 , , 19 , , 12:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 1–2 , ,

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Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...

(18,006) , , 39–12–7 , , 85 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 59 , , 22 , , 8:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , ,

, , Wells Fargo Center (19,849) , , 40–12–7 , , 87 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 60 , , 24 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 1–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 41–12–7 , , 89 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 61 , , 25 , , 5:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–5 , ,

Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...

, , Bridgestone Arena (17,150) , , 41–13–7 , , 89 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 62 , , 28 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , ,

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(18,006) , , 42–13–7 , , 91 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 63 , , 2 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 0–1 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 43–13–7 , , 93 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 64 , , 4 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 1–2 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 44–13–7 , , 95 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 65 , , 6 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 4–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 44–14–7 , , 95 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 66 , , 9 , , 10:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–4 , ,

, , SAP Center (17,562) , , 44–15–7 , , 95 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 67 , , 11 , , 10:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–4 , ,

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Staples Center Crypto.com Arena (originally and colloquially known as Staples Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along F ...

(18,230) , , 44–16–7 , , 95 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 68 , , 12 , , 9:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 2–5 , ,

, , Honda Center (17,174) , , 44–17–7 , , 95 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 69 , , 14 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...

, , 2–4 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 45–17–7 , , 97 , - style="background:#ffc;" , 70 , , 16 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–1 OT , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 45–17–8 , , 98 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 71 , , 18 , , 7:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 5–3 , ,

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(19,092) , , 46–17–8 , , 100 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 72 , , 21 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–4 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 47–17–8 , , 102 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 73 , , 23 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 1–2 SO , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 48–17–8 , , 104 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 74 , , 25 , , 7:00 pm , ,

Arizona Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...

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Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Center is a multipurpose arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Completed in 2000 and often called "The X" by fans, it is named for its locally based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 17,954, the arena ...

(19,188), , 50–17–8 , , 108 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 76 , , 29 , , 10:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 5–3 , ,

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Pepsi Center Ball Arena (formerly known as the Pepsi Center) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated at Speer Boulevard, a main thoroughfare in downtown Denver, and is served by two nearby exits off Int ...

(13,820), , 51–17–8 , , 110 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 77 , , 31 , , 10:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–6 , ,

, , Gila River Arena (14,290) , , 51–18–8 , , 110 , - , - style="background:#cfc;" , 78 , , 2 , , 6:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–2 , ,

, , Nationwide Arena (18,247), , 52–18–8 , , 112 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 79 , , 4 , , 7:30 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , ,

, , Air Canada Centre (19,415) , , 53–18–8 , , 114 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 80 , , 5 , , 8:00 pm , ,

, , 0–2 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 54–18–8 , , 116 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 81 , , 8 , , 3:00 pm , , Washington Capitals , , 3–1 , ,

, , TD Garden (17,565) , , 55–18–8 , , 118 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 82 , , 9 , , 7:00 pm , ,

, , 2–0 , , Washington Capitals , , Verizon Center (18,506) , , 55–19–8 , , 118 , - , - style="text-align:center;" , ''Legend: = Win = Loss = OT/SO Loss''

Playoffs

, - style="background:#cfc;" , 1 , , April 13 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–2 OT , , Holtby , , Washington leads 1–0 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , April 15 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–4 2OT , , Holtby , , Series tied 1–1 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 3 , , April 17 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 3–4 OT , , Holtby , , Toronto leads 2–1 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 4 , , April 19 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 5–4 , , Holtby , , Series tied 2–2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 5 , , April 21 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 2–1 OT , , Holtby , , Washington leads 3–2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 6 , , April 23 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 2–1 OT , , Holtby , , Washington won 4–2 , - , - style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , , April 27 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh leads 1–0 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , April 29 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–6 , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh leads 2–0 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , May 1 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–2 OT , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh leads 2–1 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 4 , , May 3 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–3 , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh leads 3–1 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 5 , , May 6 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–2 , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh leads 3–2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 6 , , May 8 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–2 , , Holtby , , Series tied 3–3 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 7 , , May 10 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–2 , , Holtby , , Pittsburgh won 4–3 , - , - ,

Player statistics

Final Stats ;Skaters ;Goaltenders ^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions during the 2016–17 season.

Trades

;Notes

Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Lost via retirement

Player signings

Draft picks

Below are the Washington Capitals' selections at the 2016 NHL entry draft, held June 24–25, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in

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. ;Draft notes * The

' first-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016 that sent a first-round pick and Washington's third-round pick both in 2016 (28th and 87th overall) to Washington in exchange for this pick. * The St. Louis Blues' first-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016 that sent a first-round pick in 2016 (26th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for Washington's third-round pick in 2016 (87th overall) and this pick. * The

' second-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on February 28, 2016 that sent Daniel Winnik and Anaheim's fifth-round pick in 2016 to Washington in exchange for Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and this pick. * The

' third-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 24, 2016 that sent a first-round pick in 2016 (26th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for a first-round pick in 2016 (28th overall) and this pick. :St. Louis previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on July 2, 2015 that sent T. J. Oshie to Washington in exchange for Troy Brouwer, Pheonix Copley and this pick. * The

' fifth-round pick went to the

as the result of a trade on February 28, 2016 that sent Brooks Laich, Connor Carrick and a second-round pick in 2016 to Toronto in exchange for Daniel Winnik and this pick. :Toronto previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 2, 2015 that sent Korbinian Holzer to Anaheim in exchange for Eric Brewer and this pick.

References

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