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The Washington Capitals joined the NHL for the 1974-75 season alongside the Kansas City Scouts. They won eight games in their first season, which remains the fewest in a season of at least 70 games. It took until their ninth season for them to reach the postseason but they have been a winning franchise in most seasons since. The 1997-98 season ended in their first Stanley Cup Final appearance, which they lost to the Detroit Red Wings, and the Alex Ovechkin era finally resulted in the franchise’s first Stanley Cup, which they won in 2018.

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Kuznetsov News
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The Edmonton Oilers have hired a new general manager and despite the inevitable PR issues that will come with the hire, Stan Bowman is now calling the shots. Meanwhile, Cliff Fletcher has renewed his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, Evgeny Kuznetsov is rumored to be headed to the KHL, but his agent has said the forward is waiting to see if any NHL teams make him an offer worth sticking around for. And, what will the Washington Capitals do with the money that was freed up by his contract termination? Oilers to Introduce Stan Bowman a GM The…

Revisiting the Capitals Getting Sergei Gonchar and Brendan Witt
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The Washington Capitals have been fortunate in their history to have many solid defensemen play for the organization. They had Kevin Hatcher, Larry Murphy, and Rod Langway during the earlier parts of their history. One of the best blueliners they ever drafted, though, was Scott Stevens. He was selected with the fifth-overall pick in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft and made an immediate impact when he joined the team for the 1982-83 season. In 77 regular-season games, Stevens posted nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points. He only continued to become a bigger point producer on the back end…

Capitals’ Trevor van Riemsdyk Continues Representing Family Name Well
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When the 2007 NHL Entry Draft was underway, the top two picks were Patrick Kane to the Chicago Blackhawks and James van Riemsdyk to the Philadelphia Flyers. James van Riemsdyk became a solid NHL winger between two stints in Philadelphia and other tenures with the Toronto Maple Leafs and, most recently, the Boston Bruins. James, currently a free agent, has been a solid complementary scorer for the teams he has played on. In 1,011 regular-season games, he accrued 311 goals and 318 assists for 629 points. He also has 36 playoff points in 82 games (21 goals and 15 assists)….

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What if the Capitals Drafted Joe Sakic?
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During the NHL Draft on June 13, 1987, a trade was completed between the Washington Capitals and the Quebec Nordiques. The Capitals received forward Dale Hunter and goalie Clint Malarchuk for Alan Haworth, Gaetan Duchesne, and a first-round pick in that draft, which became the 15th overall selection, and Quebec…

Capitals’ 2024-25 Schedule Released
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On Tuesday, the NHL announced the regular-season schedules for all 32 clubs, including the Washington Capitals. This season will be the Caps’ 50th Anniversary celebration with special nights to commemorate their entrance into the league, along with the Kansas City Scouts, in the 1974-75 season. Capitals’ Home Stretches The Capitals…

 

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Capitals FAQ

What year were the Washington Capitals founded?

The Washington Capitals joined the NHL for the 1974-75 season.

When did the Washington Capitals play their first game?

The Washington Capitals played their first game on Oct. 9, 1974, against the New York Rangers, which they lost 6-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Washington Capitals?

Peter Laviolette is the current head coach for the Washington Capitals.