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Loading…This page traces the Washington Capitals through 19 seasons of BluelineMetrics player ratings, from 2008-09 to 2026-27, covering 174 players who suited up for the franchise. By average rating of its regulars, the strongest roster was 2026-27 (average 80.8), led by Logan Thompson at 84.6; the weakest was 2023-24 (average 49.6). Alex Ovechkin has the most rated seasons with the club (18).
| Season | Rated players | Avg rating | Top player | Top rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 2 | 80.8 | Logan Thompson | 84.6 |
| 2025-26 | 21 | 60.7 | Logan Thompson | 100 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | 65.3 | Jakob Chychrun | 95.5 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 49.6 | Dylan Strome | 97 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 54.5 | Alex Ovechkin | 87.5 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 57.9 | John Carlson | 99.7 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 63.9 | John Carlson | 98.2 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 57.6 | Alex Ovechkin | 97.1 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 57.6 | John Carlson | 93.3 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 54.4 | Alex Ovechkin | 98.5 |
| 2016-17 | 22 | 66.9 | Braden Holtby | 98.9 |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 60.9 | Alex Ovechkin | 100 |
| 2014-15 | 22 | 58 | Alex Ovechkin | 100 |
| 2013-14 | 23 | 50.2 | Alex Ovechkin | 97.4 |
| 2012-13 | 22 | 57.5 | Alex Ovechkin | 97.4 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | 53.3 | Alexander Semin | 95.8 |
| 2010-11 | 25 | 52.9 | Alex Ovechkin | 97.9 |
| 2009-10 | 28 | 55.5 | Alex Ovechkin | 100 |
| 2008-09 | 22 | 58.7 | Alex Ovechkin | 100 |
| Player | Season | Overall | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 2015-16 | 100 | 79 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 2014-15 | 100 | 81 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 2009-10 | 100 | 72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 2008-09 | 100 | 79 |
| Logan Thompson | 2025-26 | 100 | 58 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | 2009-10 | 99.8 | 82 |
| John Carlson | 2021-22 | 99.7 | 78 |
| Braden Holtby | 2016-17 | 98.9 | 63 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 2017-18 | 98.5 | 82 |
| Mike Green | 2008-09 | 98.5 | 68 |
| Player | Rated seasons | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 18 | 93.7 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | 16 | 82.8 |
| John Carlson | 16 | 79.8 |
| Tom Wilson | 13 | 56.9 |
| Dmitry Orlov | 10 | 81 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | 10 | 71.7 |
| Braden Holtby | 10 | 65.4 |
| T.J. Oshie | 9 | 78.7 |
Ratings are BluelineMetrics overalls (0-100, percentile within position) for each season a player appeared for the club. Average rating counts players with at least 20 games that season. Relocated franchises include their earlier cities. See the current Washington Capitals cap sheet.