In 2021-22, the Capitals reached the first round of the playoffs in the National Hockey League (NHL) and will be hoping to go further this season, with fans looking for the emotional heights of 2018 when their team lifted the Stanley Cup. In recent games, Caps’ talisman and captain Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe’s scoring record with over 801 and is now the chase is on for him to surpass the great Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
Peter Laviolette (USA)
Goaltenders
#35 – Darcy Kuemper (CAN)
#79 – Charlie Lindgren (USA)
Defensemen
#27 – Alexander Alexeyev (RUS)
#74 – John Carlson (USA) “A”
#42 – Martin Fehérváry (SVK)
#56 – Erik Gustafsson (SWE)
#52 – Matt Irwin (CAN)
#3 – Nick Jensen (USA)
#22 – Lucas Johansen (CAN)
#9 – Dmitri Orlov (RUS) “A”
#57 – Trevor van Riemsdyk (USA)
Forwards
#96 – Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (CAN)
#28 – Connor Brown (CAN)
#19 – Nicklas Bäckström (SWE)
#26 – Nic Dowd (USA)
#20 – Lars Eller (DEN)
#62 – Carl Hagelin (SWE)
#21 – Garnet Hathaway (USA)
#90 – Marcus Johansson (SWE)
#92 – Yevgeni Kuznetsov (RUS)
#39 – Anthony Mantha (CAN)
#15 – Sonny Milano (USA)
#77 – T.J. Oshie (USA) “A”
#8 – Alexander Ovechkin (RUS) “C”
#59 – Alexei Protas (BLR)
#73 – Conor Sheary (USA)
#91 – Joe Snively (USA)
#17 – Dylan Strome (CAN)
#43 – Tom Wilson (CAN)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season Washington Capitals have already played NHL Preseason and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Boston Bruins on 12 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the New Jersey Devils on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs. The Caps will also play in the NHL Stadium Series this season when they play Carolina Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium on 18 February.
You can find the full 2022-23 Washington Capitals schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Washington Capitals will play Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins from their own division, the Metropolitan Division. They will also play Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs from the other Eastern Conference division, the Atlantic Division.
Washington Capitals have a rivalry with the Pittsburgh Penguins which began when both teams competed in what was the Patrick Division during the 1980s into the 1990s. Captains Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals and Sidney Crosby of the Penguins now represent the rivalry on a player level.. They have 2 scheduled meet-ups in the 2022-23 season:
- Washington Capitals v Pittsburgh Penguins · 26 Jan 2023
- Pittsburgh Penguins v Washington Capitals · 25 Mar 2023
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
Washington Capitals have reached the NHL playoffs 32 times in their history. They have won the Stanley Cup once.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the Washington Capitals is Capital One Arena. The arena has a seated capacity of just over 18,573 for hockey games and is regularly a full house. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $13 for basic tickets to $14,809 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $55.
Standard Tickets
At the Capital One Arena, there are several tiers of standard seating:
- Lower (Section 100) - close to the ice so spectators can feel immersed in the game, these are typically the most expensive standard tickets
- Upper (Section 400) - seating furthest from the action but typically the most affordable and allows spectators to take in the entire arena
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
There are also some fantastic premium and hospitality options at the arena:
- VIP Seats - the VIP seats are in the front few rows of the Lower (Section 100) level right by the plexiglass
- Loge Boxes - located just back from the Lower (Section 100) level, these boxes are perfect for small groups
- Ultra Club - on the Club (Section 200) level at the west end of the arena with extra comfortable seats and access to complimentary food and drink
- Club (Section 200) - also known as Kettler Loft Concourse, this level has elevated views of the action
- Suite (Section 300) - a level with suites for smaller groups and double/triple suites for larger parties all with luxurious extras
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Capitals ticket prices will differ depending on many factors including their opponent, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Capitals tickets can be bought online or at the arena box office. Purchasing tickets online is often more practical because you can easily browse several ticket types, compare alternatives and prices, and be sure that you'll get the perfect seat.
How to Get to a Game
Capital One Arena is the Caps’ home and there are several nearby lots offering pre-bookable parking spaces – particularly the arena’s own Capital One Arena Garage – and the venue is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the Capital One Arena parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a Washington Capitals game, Fanatics sells official Caps merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the Washington Capitals page.