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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.

Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
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The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury. Despite missing their on-ice leader for a month, Washington proved itself as one of the top teams in the NHL. The Capitals continued to roll with a winning record over that time frame. During the weekend’s back-to-back road games, Ovechkin scored twice for Washington, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky’s 894-goal milestone. As the record chase resumes, Ovechkin and his Capitals will get a chance to impress the home fans with a handful of…

One Burning Question for Every NHL Team in 2025
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As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year. Anaheim Ducks: What Happens With Zegras? There have been plenty of rumors surrounding their young center, Trevor Zegras, for a while now. With some believing that Zegras isn’t fit for a team built by a manager like Pat Verbeek, and others believing they would be foolish for giving up on…

Recapping the Washington Capitals’ 2019 Draft Class
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The Washington Capitals’ draft history is a blend of success and missed opportunities as the team has tried to build around core players. Over the years, they have developed notable stars Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson. However, they traded some of their draft picks who became big-name players, such as Fillip Forsberg. Looking to continue their competitive window after winning their first Stanley Cup in 2018, the Capitals entered the 2019 Draft to add depth to their prospect pool. With four picks, the Capitals had the odds stacked against them to bring in impactful talent for their future. …

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Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Capitals – 12/20/24
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (20-10-1) at CAPITALS (21-8-2) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MNMT, SN Hurricanes projected lineup Eric Robinson — Sebastian Aho — Seth JarvisAndrei Svechnikov — Jesperi Kotkaniemi…

 

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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.