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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.

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 5
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Oct. 5 is remembered for a lot of firsts in NHL history. There were plenty of first goals by future hockey legends, first games by franchises playing in new cities and even the first-ever shootout. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on the same day. History Made in ‘83 The second night of the 1983-84 season, Oct. 5, 1983, turned out to be a pretty historic evening. Wayne Gretzky scored a goal and picked up an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-4 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This began his record-setting 51-game point streak. He…

25 Metropolitan Division Predictions for 2024-25
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As the calendar turns to October and teams across the NHL get ready for the puck to drop on their seasons, the Metropolitan Division is undoubtedly full of drama as the players’ talent and general parity of the division teams should make for a compelling season. Related: 3 Questions the Devils Must Answer as They Head to Prague Last season was a roller coaster in the Metropolitan Division as it saw one of the preseason favorites, the New Jersey Devils, fall to seventh, and the Pittsburgh Penguins also missed the playoffs for the second straight season after making it 16…

Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
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*this article was updated in Sep. 2024 Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization and never get that chance at a championship. Related: 10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team Very few skaters in league history have played their whole careers with one organization because, in a salary-cap world, it’s hard to stay competitive for extended periods without…

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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.