Washington Capitals v St. Louis Blues: the preview
Washington Capitals meet St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena, Sunday 11:00am (NHL). St. Louis Blues have won 21 of the 36 meetings with Washington Capitals since 2000.
The big picture
Washington Capitals come in 16th on the ladder; St. Louis Blues are 18th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
St. Louis Blues are 7–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 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.
St. Louis Blues have won two of their last five and most recently lost to New Jersey Devils 4–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 36 times on our records since 2000: Washington Capitals 14, St. Louis Blues 21, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), St. Louis Blues won 3–0 at Enterprise Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Capitals by 7 goals in 2024-25 (8–1).
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 St. Louis Blues, watch Jimmy Snuggerud (8 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Mason McTavish (7 goals, 5 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, Washington Capitals have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
