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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) Lowest plus minus in a career: Rick Green: -137; Lowest plus minus in a season: Bill Mikkelson, –82 (1974–75) Fewest wins by a team in a season, minimum 70 games played, 8 (1974–75)
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 ...
During the 2018–19 season, the Capitals clinched their fourth straight Metropolitan Division title and with that accomplishment, Washington became only the second organization in NHL history to win four consecutive division titles twice in their history (Boston Bruins from 1927–28 to 1930–31 and again from 1975–76 to 1978–79).
April 7, 2006 – In a game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Olaf Kolzig played his 600th game as a Washington Capitals. April 13, 2006 – Alexander Ovechkin becomes the second rookie in history to record 50 goals and 100 points in a season. Teemu Selanne was the first rookie to reach the accomplishment.
The 2019–20 Washington Capitals season was the 46th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974. [2] The Capitals entered the season as the 4-time defending Metropolitan Division champions. They would go on to win the division for the fifth year in a row.
The Capitals also clinched as the Eastern Conference regular season champions. On April 4, the Capitals won their first ever Presidents' Trophy award. The Capitals played the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round. The Canadiens won Game 1, 3–2 in overtime. The Capitals won the next three games to take a 3–1 series lead.
The 1997–98 Washington Capitals season saw the team reach the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in club history. Peter Bondra's 52 goals led the team; veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates returned to old form; and Olaf Kolzig had a solid .920 save percentage as the Caps got past the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres (the latter on a dramatic overtime win in ...
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.