2009–10 Washington Capitals season Game log October

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 1 | Boston Bruins | 4 - 1 | TD Garden | 17565 | 1-0-0 | 2 |
| 2 | October 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6 - 4 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 2-0-0 | 4 |
| 3 | October 6 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 - 5 OT | Wachovia Center | 19567 | 2-0-1 | 5 |
| 4 | October 8 | New York Rangers | 4 - 3 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5 | October 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 - 2 | Joe Louis Arena | 19122 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 6 | October 12 | New Jersey Devils | 3 - 2 SO | Verizon Center | 18277 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7 | October 15 | San Jose Sharks | 4 - 1 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 3-2-2 | 8 |