Washington Capitals NHL EDGE Stats
2026-27 · 5-4-0 · 10 pts · 4th Metropolitan
By NHL EDGE tracking, the Capitals rank 9th in bursts over 22 mph (12) and 30th in offensive-zone time (38.3%).
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive-zone time | 38.3% | 30th | 39.7% (29th) |
| Defensive-zone time (lower is better) | 43.7% | 30th | 42.8% (31st) |
| Top skating speed | 22.9 mph | 23rd | 24.3 mph (6th) |
| Bursts over 22 mph | 12 | 9th | 119 (6th) |
| Bursts of 20-22 mph | 161 | 27th | 1873 (8th) |
| Distance skated per 60 | 9.08 mi | 28th | 8.92 mi (32nd) |
| Hardest shot | 93.3 mph | 25th | 99.1 mph (19th) |
| Average shot speed | 60.8 mph | 14th | 58.5 mph (13th) |
| High-danger shots on goal | 63 | 23rd | 683 (12th) |
| Shot attempt differential per game | -2.4 | 24th | -0.1 (17th) |
Ranks are NHL EDGE's own, 1 = most (for defensive-zone time, 1 = the most time in the defensive zone). Regular season.
Zone time by strength
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive zone, even strength | 38.9% | 26th | 39.6% (26th) |
| Neutral zone, even strength | 19.0% | 8th | 18.2% (25th) |
| Defensive zone, even strength | 42.1% | 26th | 42.2% (26th) |
| Offensive zone, power play | 51.1% | 31st | 55.8% (31st) |
| Defensive zone, penalty kill | 65.3% | 31st | 61.8% (29th) |
Skating speed by position
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards: top speed | 22.9 mph | 20th | 24.3 mph (5th) |
| Forwards: bursts over 22 mph | 6 | 21st | 107 (4th) |
| Forwards: bursts of 20-22 mph | 131 | 26th | 1545 (7th) |
| Defense: top speed | 22.7 mph | 6th | 23.1 mph (18th) |
| Defense: bursts of 20-22 mph | 30 | 23rd | 328 (12th) |
| Defense: bursts of 18-20 mph | 189 | 29th | 1691 (22nd) |
Distance skated per 60 minutes
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All situations | 9.08 mi/60 | 28th | 8.92 mi/60 (32nd) |
| Even strength | 9.32 mi/60 | 27th | 9.11 mi/60 (32nd) |
| Power play | 8.45 mi/60 | 17th | 8.28 mi/60 (24th) |
| Penalty kill | 7.18 mi/60 | 29th | 7.24 mi/60 (27th) |
| Forwards | 9.47 mi/60 | 31st | 9.37 mi/60 (32nd) |
| Defense | 8.47 mi/60 | 23rd | 8.21 mi/60 (32nd) |
Shots and goals by location
| Stat | Value | NHL rank | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High danger: shots on goal | 63 | 23rd | 683 (12th) |
| High danger: goals | 14 | 17th | 124 (17th) |
| High danger: shooting % | 22.2% | 8th | 18.2% (26th) |
| Mid range: shots on goal | 87 | 8th | 638 (17th) |
| Long range: shots on goal | 37 | 28th | 502 (9th) |
Fastest skaters and hardest shots, 2026-27
Top skating speeds
Ethen FrankWSH · SEA at WSH, Oct 1122.9 mph
Martin FehérváryWSH · LAK at WSH, Oct 2022.7 mph
Justin SourdifWSH · WSH at CAR, Oct 222.7 mph
Jakob ChychrunWSH · WSH at CAR, Oct 222.4 mph- Jakob ChychrunWSH · WSH at TBL, Oct 322.3 mph
Hardest shots
Alex OvechkinWSH · NYR at WSH, Oct 993.3 mph- Alex OvechkinWSH · NJD at WSH, Oct 1793.0 mph
Cole HutsonWSH · PIT at WSH, Oct 792.7 mph- Jakob ChychrunWSH · PIT at WSH, Oct 792.6 mph
- Jakob ChychrunWSH · WSH at CAR, Oct 1391.9 mph
NHL EDGE puck and player tracking for the Washington Capitals in 2026-27: how much of the game they spend in each zone, how fast and how far they skate, and how hard and from where they shoot, ranked against the other 31 teams.
How the Capitals compare with every team at once: the fastest NHL teams, ranked by 22+ mph bursts per game, with shot speed and zone time.
What NHL EDGE measures
NHL EDGE is the league's puck and player tracking. Zone time is the share of the game the puck spends in each zone (Washington Capitals: 38.3% in the offensive zone, 30th in the NHL in 2026-27). Speed bursts count every time a skater passes 20 or 22 mph, distance is miles skated per 60 minutes, and shot speed comes from the puck sensor.
Zone time and shot volume settle within a few weeks and track a team's shot share closely. Top speed and the hardest shot are single moments, so they say more about one player than about the team. Burst counts grow with games played, so compare them late in the season or per game.
Offensive-zone time is the most useful number here: teams that live in the offensive zone keep out-shooting opponents. For fantasy, it lifts every skater's shot volume; for betting, it is already part of what the market sees in shot share, so it is context rather than an edge.
Washington Capitals NHL EDGE FAQ
How much time do the Washington Capitals spend in the offensive zone?
The Washington Capitals spend 38.3% of the game in the offensive zone in 2026-27, 30th in the NHL by NHL EDGE tracking.
How fast are the Washington Capitals?
Their top skating speed this season is 22.9 mph (23rd), with 12 bursts over 22 mph (9th).
Who has the hardest shot on the Washington Capitals?
The Washington Capitals hardest shot is 93.3 mph (25th in the NHL); the list of their hardest shots and fastest skaters is below.