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The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The team is a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Capitals played at the Capital Centre from their inaugural season in 1974 to 1997, when they moved to the MCI Center, now known as the Capital ...
The NHL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Washington on June 8, 1972, and the Capitals joined the NHL as an expansion team for the 1974–75 season along with the Kansas City Scouts. The Capitals were owned by Abe Pollin (also owner of the National Basketball Association's Washington Bullets/Wizards).
Ken Klee was drafted by Washington in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and played for the Capitals from 1994 to 2003. Robert Lang played for the Capitals from 2002 to 2004. Trevor Linden played for the Capitals from 2000 to 2002. Ivan Majesky played for the Capitals from 2005 to 2006. Chris Simon played for the Capitals from 1996 to 2003.
Most goals by a left winger in a season: Alexander Ovechkin, 65 (2007–08) Most wins by a goalie in a season (tied): Braden Holtby, 48 (2015–16) Most consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman: Mike Green, 8 (2008–09)
The team joined the NHL in 1974 as an expansion team and won their first Eastern Conference championship in 1998. The Capitals have played their home games at the Capital One Arena, formerly known as the MCI Center and Verizon Center, since 1997. [1] The Capitals are owned by Ted Leonsis, and Brian MacLellan is their general manager. [2] There ...
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night.
0–9. 1974–75 Washington Capitals season; 1975–76 Washington Capitals season; 1976–77 Washington Capitals season; 1977–78 Washington Capitals season
Meanwhile, the Islanders who finished the season with 87 points, 32 behind Pittsburgh, were coming off a six-game series win over the Washington Capitals in the opening round, but the win came at a price. Pierre Turgeon suffered a separated shoulder on a vicious check by Washington's Dale Hunter after scoring a goal late in the deciding game ...