Washington Capitals chase fifth straight win over Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights meet Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena, Sunday 2:00pm (NHL). Washington Capitals have won the last four against Vegas Golden Knights.
The big picture
Vegas Golden Knights come in 8th on the ladder; Washington Capitals are 16th. Vegas Golden Knights have the higher position to protect.
Vegas Golden Knights are 11–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 2.8 against.
Washington Capitals are 8–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.5 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
Vegas Golden Knights have won three of their last five and most recently beat Detroit Red Wings 2–1.
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 21 times on our records since 2017: Vegas Golden Knights 10, Washington Capitals 11.
Last time out (2025-26), Washington Capitals won 5–4 at T-Mobile Arena.
Washington Capitals have won the last four against Vegas Golden Knights.
Biggest margin between these two: Vegas Golden Knights by 4 goals in 2022-23 (6–2).
Players to watch
For Vegas Golden Knights, watch Mark Stone (10 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Tomas Hertl (7 goals, 5 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).
Milestone watch
Tomas Hertl is set to play game 1,000.
At T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights have won 13 of their last 20 at T-Mobile Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Vegas Golden Knights have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
