The 2013–14 Washington Capitals season was the 40th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974.[2] The Capitals failed to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2006–07 season, ending their six-season playoff streak. During this season, the Capitals also set the current NHL record for total shootouts in a season with 21 out of possible 82 games.[3] This would be the last season the Capitals failed to make the playoffs until 2023.
Notes: a Game was played at Yardmen Arena in Belleville, Ontario. b Game was played at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
Legend: Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Final stats
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions during the 2013–14 season.
Washington Capitals' picks at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, which was held in Newark, New Jersey on June 30, 2013.