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Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals.

NHLThursday, December 10, 2026

Washington Capitals10-6-0

9:30 PM ETDec 10, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

DateDec 10, 2026

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

TVESPN

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsSeattle Kraken

Goals per game

3.5

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.3

3.6

10-6-0Record9-6-1

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding4th in Pacific Division

3-2Road record / home record5-3

WWLLWLast 5LWLWL

W2StreakL1

Team stats

Washington CapitalsSeattle Kraken

Goals Against Average

3.40

3.56

Shots Against per Game

27.7

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

65.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.53

3.44

Shots per Game

27.8

25.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.0

22.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

162

158

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

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

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

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Season series

SEA leads series 1-0

Dec 10, 2026WSH 0, SEA 0

Oct 11, 2026SEA 5, WSH 3

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken?

The game is on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

How can I watch Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken played?

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

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