Games / NHL / Apr 8, 2027

Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals.

NHLThursday, April 8, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

7:00 PM ETApr 8, 2027

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateApr 8, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCanadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsOttawa Senators

Goals per game

3.5

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.3

3.0

10-6-0Record11-6-2

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

3-2Road record / home record6-3

WWLLWLast 5LWWLW

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Washington CapitalsOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

3.31

3.00

Shots Against per Game

27.6

26.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.8

76.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.50

3.05

Shots per Game

27.1

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.2

12.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

168

233

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Day-To-Day

Nick Cousins C · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

WSH leads series 1-0

Apr 8, 2027WSH 0, OTT 0

Jan 2, 2027OTT 0, WSH 0

Nov 10, 2026WSH 3, OTT 2

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Ottawa Senators: Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators played?

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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