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Washington Capitals
Seasons 1975-2021 (47 seasons)

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The Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion franchise, alongside the Kansas City Scouts. Since purchasing the team in 1999, Leonsis revitalized the franchise by drafting star players such as Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson and Braden Holtby. The 2009–10 Capitals won the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy for being the team with the most points at the end of the regular season. They won it a second time in 2015–16, and did so for a third time the following season in 2016–17. In addition to 12 division titles and three Presidents' Trophies, the Capitals have reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998 and 2018, winning in the latter.

The Capitals have retired the use of four numbers in honor of four players. In addition, the team holds an association with a number of individuals inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Capitals are presently affiliated with two minor league teams, the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, and the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL.

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2020-21 Washington Capitals Season
2020-21 Washington Capitals
36-15 (.706)
Lost First Round
2019-20 Washington Capitals Season
2019-20 Washington Capitals
41-20 (.672)
Lost First Round
2018-19 Washington Capitals Season
2018-19 Washington Capitals
48-26 (.649)
Lost First Round
2017-18 Washington Capitals Season
2017-18 Washington Capitals
49-26 (.653)
Won Stanley Cup Finals
2016-17 Washington Capitals Season
2016-17 Washington Capitals
55-19 (.743)
Lost Second Round
2015-16 Washington Capitals Season
2015-16 Washington Capitals
56-18 (.757)
Lost Second Round
2014-15 Washington Capitals Season
2014-15 Washington Capitals
45-26 (.634)
Lost Second Round
2013-14 Washington Capitals Season
2013-14 Washington Capitals
38-30 (.559)
Missed Playoffs
2012-13 Washington Capitals Season
2012-13 Washington Capitals
27-18 (.600)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2011-12 Washington Capitals Season
2011-12 Washington Capitals
42-32 (.568)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2010-11 Washington Capitals Season
2010-11 Washington Capitals
48-23 (.676)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2009-10 Washington Capitals Season
2009-10 Washington Capitals
54-15 (.783)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2008-09 Washington Capitals Season
2008-09 Washington Capitals
50-24 (.676)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2007-08 Washington Capitals Season
2007-08 Washington Capitals
43-31 (.581)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2006-07 Washington Capitals Season
2006-07 Washington Capitals
28-40 (.412)
Missed Playoffs
2005-06 Washington Capitals Season
2005-06 Washington Capitals
29-41 (.414)
Missed Playoffs
2004-05 Washington Capitals Season
2004-05 Washington Capitals
0-0 (.000)
No Postseason
2003-04 Washington Capitals Season
2003-04 Washington Capitals
23-46 (.354)
Missed Playoffs
2002-03 Washington Capitals Season
2002-03 Washington Capitals
39-29 (.566)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2001-02 Washington Capitals Season
2001-02 Washington Capitals
36-33 (.519)
Missed Playoffs
2000-01 Washington Capitals Season
2000-01 Washington Capitals
41-27 (.590)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
1999-00 Washington Capitals Season
1999-00 Washington Capitals
44-24 (.625)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
1998-99 Washington Capitals Season
1998-99 Washington Capitals
31-45 (.415)
Missed Playoffs
1997-98 Washington Capitals Season
1997-98 Washington Capitals
40-30 (.561)
Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1996-97 Washington Capitals Season
1996-97 Washington Capitals
33-40 (.457)
Missed Playoffs
1995-96 Washington Capitals Season
1995-96 Washington Capitals
39-32 (.543)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
1994-95 Washington Capitals Season
1994-95 Washington Capitals
22-18 (.542)
Lost Conference Quarterfinals
1993-94 Washington Capitals Season
1993-94 Washington Capitals
39-35 (.524)
Lost Conference Semifinals
1992-93 Washington Capitals Season
1992-93 Washington Capitals
43-34 (.554)
Lost Division Semifinals
1991-92 Washington Capitals Season
1991-92 Washington Capitals
45-27 (.613)
Lost Division Semifinals
1990-91 Washington Capitals Season
1990-91 Washington Capitals
37-36 (.506)
Lost Division Finals
1989-90 Washington Capitals Season
1989-90 Washington Capitals
36-38 (.488)
Lost Conference Finals
1988-89 Washington Capitals Season
1988-89 Washington Capitals
41-29 (.575)
Lost Division Semifinals
1987-88 Washington Capitals Season
1987-88 Washington Capitals
38-33 (.531)
Lost Division Finals
1986-87 Washington Capitals Season
1986-87 Washington Capitals
38-32 (.538)
Lost Division Semifinals
1985-86 Washington Capitals Season
1985-86 Washington Capitals
50-23 (.669)
Lost Division Finals
1984-85 Washington Capitals Season
1984-85 Washington Capitals
46-25 (.631)
Lost Division Semifinals
1983-84 Washington Capitals Season
1983-84 Washington Capitals
48-27 (.631)
Lost Division Finals
1982-83 Washington Capitals Season
1982-83 Washington Capitals
39-25 (.588)
Lost Division Semifinals
1981-82 Washington Capitals Season
1981-82 Washington Capitals
26-41 (.406)
Missed Playoffs
1980-81 Washington Capitals Season
1980-81 Washington Capitals
26-36 (.438)
Missed Playoffs
1979-80 Washington Capitals Season
1979-80 Washington Capitals
27-40 (.419)
Missed Playoffs
1978-79 Washington Capitals Season
1978-79 Washington Capitals
24-41 (.394)
Missed Playoffs
1977-78 Washington Capitals Season
1977-78 Washington Capitals
17-49 (.300)
Missed Playoffs
1976-77 Washington Capitals Season
1976-77 Washington Capitals
24-42 (.388)
Missed Playoffs
1975-76 Washington Capitals Season
1975-76 Washington Capitals
11-59 (.200)
Missed Playoffs
1974-75 Washington Capitals Season
1974-75 Washington Capitals
8-67 (.131)
Missed Playoffs

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Washington Capitals Media Guide
51 issues 1975-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.

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