2009–10 Washington Capitals season Game log October

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_ | Attendance | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | October 17 | Nashville Predators | 3 - 2 SO | Verizon Center | 18277 | 4-2-2 | 10 |
| 9 | October 22 | Atlanta Thrashers | 5 - 4 | Philips Arena | 13192 | 5-2-2 | 12 |
| 10 | October 24 | New York Islanders | 3 - 2 OT | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 11541 | 6-2-2 | 14 |
| 11 | October 27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 - 2 | Verizon Center | 18277 | 7-2-2 | 16 |
| 12 | October 29 | Atlanta Thrashers | 4 - 3 | Philips Arena | 12893 | 8-2-2 | 18 |