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Capitals vs. Oilers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch
The Capitals look to extend their winning streak as they visit the McDavid-less Oilers.
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| Date | Home/Away | Opponent | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ |  Nashville | W | 4 - 1 | |
| vs | Anaheim | W | 3 - 0 | |
| @ | Ottawa | W | 1 - 0 | |
| vs | Pittsburgh | W | 4 - 1 | |
| @ | Edmonton | 3:55 3rd | 3 - 2 |
NHL Metropolitan Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 67 | |
| 48 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 61 | |
| 49 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 58 | |
| 47 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 51 | |
| 47 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 50 | |
| 48 | 22 | 20 | 6 | 50 | |
| 49 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 48 | |
| 46 | 19 | 20 | 7 | 45 |
Latest Activity
- - RWThe Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.