Washington Capitals v Edmonton Oilers: the preview
Washington Capitals meet Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena, Tuesday 11:00am (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 19 of the 34 meetings with Edmonton Oilers since 1999.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; Edmonton Oilers are 4th. Edmonton Oilers are the side higher up the table.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 34 times on our records since 1999: Washington Capitals 19, Edmonton Oilers 15.
Last time out (2025-26), Edmonton Oilers won 6–5 at Rogers Place.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 5 goals in 2010-11 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Washington Capitals, watch Alex Tuch (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Boone Jenner (6 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 17 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (10 goals, 34 assists in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals have won 16 of their last 23 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
