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Washington Capitals (WSH)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 28-23-7 (PTS 63)
Race:

Seed Chasing Boston Bruins for a wild card spot
Numbers Numbers anchor: first team to pass — New York Islanders
Magic # 55
Tragic # 45
Quick mental model
Magic counts down to clinching. It drops when you gain points or when teams around the bubble lose.
Tragic counts down to elimination. It drops when you lose (burning games) or when the bubble chaser gains points.

Tonight’s rooting guide


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Washington Capitals beat Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Washington Capitals beat Nashville Predators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Washington Capitals lose to Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Washington Capitals lose to Nashville Predators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for New Jersey Devils to beat New York Islanders in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2