Capitals prepare for 14 back-to-back games in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Washington Capitals will face a busy schedule with 14 sets of back-to-back games in the upcoming NHL season, tied for the second-most in the league. This mirrors their experience from last season, where they had an identical number and achieved a 16-12 record over those games. Backup goaltender Charlie Lindgren, coming off a challenging season with a.879 save percentage, is determined to improve and support starter Logan Thompson. Lindgren aims to refine his game during the summer to regain a stronger foothold this season.
- •Capitals have 14 back-to-back games, second-most in NHL.
- •Last season, they went 16-12 in back-to-back matchups.
- •Charlie Lindgren aims to bounce back from a challenging previous season.
- •Lindgren plans to sharpen his skills this summer.
- •Pittsburgh Penguins lead the league with 15 back-to-back sets.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Capitals Have Second-Most Sets Of Back-To-Backs In 2026-27, And Lindgren 'Determined' To Take Advantage & Bounce Back
"Like they did last season, the Washington Capitals will have to navigate a significant number of back-to-back games in 2026-27.
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