2010–11 Washington Capitals season

The 2010–11 Washington Capitals season is the 37th season for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Off season
The Capitals will pick 26th-overall in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Playoffs
The Capitals will attempt to return to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.

‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Transactions
The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.

Trades

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Draft picks
Washington's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California.

Hershey Bears
The Capitals' American Hockey League affiliate will remain to be the Hershey Bears in the 2010–11 season.

South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays remain Washington's ECHL affiliate for the 2010–11 season.