St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head

Blues built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 35 of 68 decided meetings (51%) (plus 12 ties). In the shootout era they are 15-15 against each other (50% Blues). 12 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Games average a 2.6-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Capitals' 8-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Blues hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1980s produced the deepest sample with 33 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1974, so the rivalry has spanned 52 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Blues won 3-0 on Mar 24, 2026. Through the 2020s Blues have led 7-3 between the teams.