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Metropolitan Division · Eastern Conference
57.9%
44 of 76 correct
Rank 13 of 32 across the league. Treat picks as you would any average team. Full track record →
Each ring is one round deeper, so every number sits inside the one outside it. From 20,000 simulated seasons, before any games were played.
Percentile rankings vs. all 32 NHL teams
55
Offense
71
Defense
67
Overall
Percentile ranks across 8 dimensions. Larger shape = more complete team.
Scouting Take
The Washington Capitals profile as a balanced, two-way team that can beat you multiple ways. They don't need overtime — most of their wins come in regulation, a sign of genuine dominance. Currently scorching — one of the hottest teams in hockey over the last 10.
Every metric ranked vs. the league, sorted best to worst. Long bar = advantage.
Key Takeaway
Clear strengths in form (l10), blocks, home — all above the 65th percentile. Exposed in road (32th) and hits (32th) — opponents will target these areas.
Rank out of 32 teams in each category.
3.21 GPG
2.98 GA/G
+19
57.9%
37 RW in 82 GP
8-2-0
25-11-5
18-19-4
Underlying
| Strength | CF% | FF% | xGF% | xGF | xGA | GF | GA | PDO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5v5 | 49.4 | 50.2 | 49.9 | 173.2 | 173.6 | 179 | 147 | 101.8 |
| Power play | 86.2 | 84.2 | 86.6 | 48.5 | 7.5 | 39 | 10 | 97.9 |
| Penalty kill | 10.4 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 55.3 | 3 | 49 | 91.0 |
| All strengths | 49.1 | 49.9 | 49.3 | 248.8 | 256.0 | 269 | 250 | 100.8 |
82 games. Corsi (CF%) and Fenwick (FF%) are shot-attempt shares; xGF% weights those attempts by chance quality. PDO is shooting plus save percentage × 10 — it regresses hard toward 100, so a team far from it is usually running hot or cold rather than good or bad. Percentages are coloured against break-even at even strength only; special teams are lopsided by definition. These are raw, unadjusted totals — no score, venue or schedule adjustment.
Roster
71
Overall Quality
70% Full Strength
-6 injury impact
90
Top Line
93
Top Pair
84
Starter
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