Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals: preview, form and head-to-head

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Washington Capitals host Dallas Stars (NHL) on November 4, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Even on form: both teams went 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Matchup to watch: Dallas Stars’ attack (index 88) against Washington Capitals’ defence (index 99).

Matchup to watch: Washington Capitals’ attack (index 113) against Dallas Stars’ defence (index 66).

Recent form: last 5

Dallas Stars: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 17 goals scored and 12 conceded.

Dallas Stars
Oct 28, 2026vs New Jersey DevilsL1–5
Oct 25, 2026vs New York IslandersW6–3
Oct 23, 2026vs Winnipeg JetsW3–2
Oct 21, 2026vs Boston BruinsW3–2
Oct 17, 2026at Chicago BlackhawksW4–0

Washington Capitals: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 20 goals scored and 16 conceded.

Washington Capitals
Oct 28, 2026vs Philadelphia FlyersW5–2
Oct 24, 2026vs Buffalo SabresW4–3
Oct 20, 2026vs Los Angeles KingsL2–5
Oct 17, 2026vs New Jersey DevilsW4–2
Oct 14, 2026vs Montreal CanadiensW5–4

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Dallas Stars won 2, Washington Capitals won 0.

Jan 8, 2026 · last seasonWashington Capitals1–4Dallas Stars
Oct 29, 2025 · last seasonDallas Stars1–0Washington Capitals

Season so far

Dallas Stars are 12th of 32 on win rate after 12 games (7-5).

Washington Capitals are 7th of 32 on win rate after 11 games (7-4).

#TeamPWLGoals
12Dallas Stars127533:25
7Washington Capitals117439:34

Team season model

  • Dallas Stars attack index 88: 12% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Dallas Stars defence index 66: 34% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Dallas Stars rate 8th of 32 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
  • Washington Capitals attack index 113: 13% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Washington Capitals defence index 99: 1% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Washington Capitals rate 10th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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