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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: Canucks, Capitals, Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have strategically moved goaltender Thatcher Demko to LTIR. Does that change his recovery timeline? Meanwhile, Ethan Bear has taken an indefinite leave from the Washington Capitals. Is Corey Perry looking to re-sign in Edmonton after this season ends? The Calgary Flames plan to sit down and talk with Jacob Markstrom about his future with the team. Finally, injury updates out of Toronto suggest Mitch Marner isn’t close to coming back and the team will also be without Morgan Rielly. Demko On LTIR for Cap Reasons General Manager Patrik Allvin revealed that goaltender…

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Tom Wilson has been suspended for six games after his high stick to Noah Gregor. Was that the right amount of games or was Wilson paying a “Tom Wilson tax?” Meanwhile, what are the chances either Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi will stay in Toronto beyond this season? Finally, is Jonathan Marchessault prepared to move on from the Vegas Golden Knights? Why Did Wilson Get 6 Games? Will He Appeal? The NHL DoPS suspended Tom Wilson for six games after his high-sticking infraction on Noah Gregor, and as is typical, there are people on both…

Max Pacioretty Rejected Deadline Day Trade to New York Rangers

The New York Rangers made a splash at the 2024 Trade Deadline with the acquisitions of Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, and Chad Ruhwedel, who all fill different needs the club heading toward the postseason. While none of those players are big-name stars, there were recent reports the Rangers tried to bring some star power in to bolster their forward group. Related: Rangers: Predicting Kaapo Kakko’s Next Contract Max Pacioretty reportedly rejected a trade to the Rangers on deadline day, as he chose to stay with the Washington Capitals instead. When the Rangers learned they couldn’t acquire Pacioretty, they detoured and…

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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.