Washington Capitals
A season where the Capitals' eight-year playoff streak and 15-year winning streak both came to an end.
The 2022–23 Washington Capitals season was the 49th season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 11, 1974. The Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2013–14 season, ending their eight-season playoff streak. They were eliminated from playoff contention on April 4, 2023, after the Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2–1. The Capitals also ended a streak of 15 consecutive winning seasons, one of twelve NHL teams to ever have a streak that long.
Quick Facts
- Division
- Metropolitan Division
Lore & Background
The 2022–23 season marked a significant turning point for the Washington Capitals. After making the playoffs every year since the 2013–14 season, the team was officially eliminated from contention on April 4, 2023, when the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 2–1. This ended an eight-season playoff streak, which had been the longest active run in the Eastern Conference. Additionally, the Capitals saw their streak of 15 consecutive winning seasons come to a close. Only eleven other NHL teams have ever achieved a winning streak of that length. The regular season schedule was released on July 6, 2022, setting the stage for what would become a historic season for the franchise in a different way.
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