Capitals Playoff Chances, Division Odds, Stanley Cup Finals and More
| ⭐️ Capitals Playoff Odds: | -320 |
| 🥇 Eastern Conference Title Odds: | +1600 |
| 👑 Metropolitan Division Title Odds: | +400 |
| 🏆 Stanley Cup Finals Odds: | +3000 |
| 📊 Capitals 96.5+ Points Odds: | -135 |
| 📆 Odds Last Verified: | October 2025 |
Odds above are from DraftKings Virginia.
Capitals Stanley Cup Finals Odds
The Caps' Stanley Cup Finals are +3000, which loosely translates to a 3.23% chance. They currently have the 14th-best odds to win the Stanley Cup, which indicates that oddsmakers don't feel confident in their ability to reach the Stanley Cup.
What Are the Capitals Chances to Make NHL Playoffs?
The Capitals' playoff chances are currently 76.2%, which corresponds to -320 odds.
Can the Capitals Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Capitals can make the playoffs. They currently have -320 odds to make the playoffs, which translates to a 76.2% chance.
Can the Capitals Win the Metropolitan Division?
The Caps' odds of winning the Metropolitan Division are +400, which gives them the third-best odds at 20% of winning this division.
2024-2025 Caps Upcoming Schedule and Betting Lines
Can the Caps Hit 90+ Points?
The Capitals had the best record in the Eastern Conference, shattering 100 points. Now, they hope to replicate what they did last season.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Finals Odds: Week-by-Week
| Date | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | +3000 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | +3000 |
Where Are the Stanley Cup Finals in 2026?
The NHL Stanley Cup Finals will take place in the cities of the two contenders for the Stanley Cup. Home-ice advantage is determined by which team has the better record during the regular season. The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Finals will begin on June 8, 2026; you can bet on them using any live Virginia sports betting apps.
Are There Any Injured Capitals Players?
Where Can I Bet on the Washington Capitals?
You can legally bet on the Caps and the NHL at all legal Virginia and Washington, D.C., sportsbooks as long as you are 21 and older and within state/D.C. lines. Here are a few notable sportsbooks with good Virginia sports betting promos to use on hockey:
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Breaking Down Capitals’ Playoff and Stanley Cup History
The 2024-25 season is the Caps' 50th season in the NHL. In 50 seasons, the Capitals have made the playoffs 35 times and missed the postseason 16 times.
The Capitals have won the Stanley Cup Finals once in their history — in 2017-18 — defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Lost in Second Round |
| 2023-24 | Lost in First Round |
| 2021-22 | Lost in First Round |
| 2020-21 | Lost in First Round |
| 2019-20 | Lost in First Round |
| 2018-19 | Lost in First Round |
| 2017-18 | Won Stanley Cup Finals |
| 2016-17 | Lost in Second Round |
| 2015-16 | Lost in Second Round |
| 2014-15 | Lost in Second Round |
| 2012-13 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2011-12 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2010-11 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2009-10 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2008-09 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 2007-08 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2002-03 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 2000-01 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 1999-00 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 1997-98 | Lost Stanley Cup Finals |
| 1995-96 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 1994-95 | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals |
| 1993-94 | Lost in Conference Semifinals |
| 1992-93 | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1991-92 | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1990-91 | Lost Division Finals |
| 1989-90 | Lost in Conference Finals |
| 1988-89 | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1987-88 | Lost Division Finals |
| 1986-87 | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1985-86 | Lost Division Finals |
| 1984-85 | Lost Division Semifinals |
| 1983-84 | Lost Division Finals |
| 1982-83 | Lost Division Semifinals |
Washington Capitals Playoff & Stanley Cup Odds FAQs
The Capitals' Stanley Cup Finals odds are at +3000, which translates to a 3.23% chance. They currently have the 14th-best odds to win it all. Other Virginia sports betting apps have all the odds available.
The Capitals' playoff chances are at 76.2%, which is translated from -320odds. This highlights that oddsmakers believe the Caps have a good chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and be a successful team this coming season.
Washington has a projected total of 96.5 points for the upcoming season. This indicates that oddsmakers believe the Capitals will be in the thick of the playoff race and will surpass the 90-point threshold successfully, having exceeded 100 points last season.
The Caps last made the playoffs in 2024-25, finishing with 111 points and winning the top seed in the Eastern Conference. After dispatching the Montreal Canadiens in the First Round, they fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Second Round.
Yes, the Caps won the Stanley Cup Final in 2017-18, beating the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one. To date, that has been their only Stanley Cup title, and the one most remembered for Alexander Ovechkin leading the charge.
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