Biggest trades - Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Anthony Mantha | April 12, 2021 | 2021 1st round pick |  |
| Richard Panik | ||||
| Jakub Vrana | ||||
| 2022 2nd round pick | ||||
| Montreal Canadiens acquire | Date | Washington Capitals acquire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rick Green | September 9, 1982 | Brian Engblom | |
| Ryan Walter | Doug Jarvis | |||
| Rod Langway | ||||
| Craig Laughlin | ||||