2007–08 Washington Capitals season facts for kids

The 2007-08 season was an exciting time for the Washington Capitals, a professional ice hockey team. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top league for ice hockey in North America. This season was special because the Capitals made a big comeback and showed everyone how good they could be.

The Washington Capitals' 2007-08 Season

What is the Regular Season?

The NHL regular season is when all the teams play many games against each other. They try to win as many games as possible. Winning helps them earn points. Teams are grouped into divisions and conferences. The goal is to finish high enough in your conference to make it to the playoffs.

How the Capitals Played

At the start of the 2007-08 season, the Capitals were not doing very well. They had a tough time winning games. But then, something changed! They started playing much better, especially in the second half of the season. They won many games in a row, which helped them climb up the standings. This amazing turnaround showed their teamwork and determination.

GP – Games Played W – Wins L – Losses OTL – OT/Shootout Losses GF – Goals For GA – Goals Against PTS – Points
* – Division Leader x – Clinched Playoff spot y – Clinched Division z – Clinched Conference p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy e – Eliminated from Playoff Contention

Making it to the Playoffs

Because of their strong finish, the Washington Capitals won their division, called the Southeast Division. Winning the division meant they earned a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This was a big achievement for the team and their fans. It meant they had a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup, which is the championship trophy of the NHL.

What are the Playoffs?

The playoffs are a special tournament that happens after the regular season. Only the best teams get to play. Teams compete in a series of games. The first team to win four games in a series moves on. The losing team is out. This continues until only one team is left, and they win the Stanley Cup.

Capitals in the Playoffs

In the playoffs, the Capitals played against the Philadelphia Flyers. This was in the first round, called the Conference Quarter-Finals. It was a very close and exciting series. Both teams played their hardest. The games were very competitive, with each team fighting to win. In the end, the Capitals lost the series to the Flyers. The Flyers won four games, and the Capitals won three games. Even though they lost, the Capitals showed great spirit and made their fans proud with their amazing season.