Edmonton Oilers v Washington Capitals: what the numbers say
Edmonton Oilers meet Washington Capitals at Rogers Place, Friday 12:00pm (NHL). Washington Capitals have won 19 of the 34 meetings with Edmonton Oilers since 1999.
The big picture
Edmonton Oilers come in 4th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Edmonton Oilers have the higher position to protect.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
Washington Capitals have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Stars 5–6.
Head to head
These sides have met 34 times on our records since 1999: Edmonton Oilers 15, Washington Capitals 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Edmonton Oilers won 6–5 at Rogers Place.
Biggest margin between these two: Edmonton Oilers by 5 goals in 2023-24 (7–2).
Players to watch
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).
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).
At Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers have won 12 of their last 22 at Rogers Place.
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.
