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| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Metropolitan |
| Founded | 1974 |
| History | Washington Capitals 1974–present |
| Home arena | Capital One Arena |
| City | Washington, D.C. |
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| Colors | Red, white, blue |
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| Owner(s) | Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Ted Leonsis) |
| General manager | Chris Patrick |
| Head coach | Spencer Carbery |
| Captain | Alexander Ovechkin |
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| Stanley Cups | 1 (2017–18) |
| Conference championships | 2 (1997–98, 2017–18) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 3 (2009–10, 2015–16, 2016–17) |
| Division championships | 13 (1988–89, 1999–00, 2000–01, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20) |
The Washington Capitals, often called the Caps, are a professional ice hockey team from Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is owned by Ted Leonsis through Monumental Sports & Entertainment. They first played their home games in Landover, Maryland, at the Capital Centre. In 1997, they moved to the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The Capitals started in 1974 as a new team. For their first eight years, they had a tough time winning games. In 1982, David Poile became the general manager and helped turn the team around. With players like Mike Gartner, Rod Langway, Larry Murphy, and Scott Stevens, they became a team that often made the playoffs. After buying the team in 1999, Ted Leonsis brought in star players like Alexander Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Tom Wilson.
In the 2009–10 season, the Capitals won their first Presidents' Trophy. This award goes to the team with the most points at the end of the regular season. They won it again in 2015–16 and 2016–17. The Capitals have won 13 division titles and three Presidents' Trophies. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998 and 2018. In 2018, they won their first Stanley Cup by beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.
The Capitals have retired four jersey numbers to honor special players. Many people who played for the Capitals have also been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The team has two minor league affiliates: the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League and the South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL.
Contents
- Team History: From Tough Starts to Champions
- Team Information
- Recent Season Records
- Players and Team Staff
- Team Awards and Honors
- Top Scorers in Franchise History
- See also
Team History: From Tough Starts to Champions
Early Years and Challenges (1974–1982)
The NHL added Washington as a new team on June 8, 1972. The Capitals joined the league for the 1974–75 season. The team was owned by Abe Pollin, who also owned the National Basketball Association's Washington Bullets. Pollin built the Capital Centre in Maryland for both teams. He hired Hall of Famer Milt Schmidt as the first general manager.
At that time, there were many hockey teams, so good players were spread thin. The Capitals had few experienced players and struggled against older, more established teams.
The Capitals' first season was very difficult. They finished with the worst record in the league, winning only 8 games out of 80. Their 21 points were the lowest in the NHL. The 8 wins are the fewest for any NHL team playing at least 70 games. They also set records for most road losses and most consecutive losses.
In 1975–76, Washington went 25 games without a win. They allowed 394 goals and had another very bad record. Max McNab took over as general manager. For the rest of the 1970s and early 1980s, the Capitals either had bad seasons or just missed the playoffs. However, McNab drafted good players like Rick Green, Ryan Walter, Mike Gartner, and Bobby Carpenter. These players would become important for the team's future. By 1982, there was talk of the team leaving Washington, but a "Save the Caps" campaign began.
Turning Things Around: The Playoff Streak (1982–1996)
In August 1982, David Poile became the new general manager. His first big move was trading Ryan Walter and Rick Green to the Montreal Canadiens for Rod Langway, Brian Engblom, Doug Jarvis, and Craig Laughlin. This trade changed the team's luck. Langway's strong defense helped the team allow fewer goals. Players like Dennis Maruk, Mike Gartner, and Bobby Carpenter scored many goals. The team also drafted defenseman Scott Stevens in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.
These changes led to a big improvement. The Capitals made their first playoff appearance in 1983. Even though they lost to the New York Islanders, the team's turnaround stopped any talk of them leaving Washington.
Making the Playoffs for 14 Years
The Capitals made the playoffs for 14 years in a row. They became known for starting slow but playing much better in January and February. However, they often struggled in the playoffs. Despite having stars like Gartner, Carpenter, Langway, Stevens, and Larry Murphy, Washington was usually knocked out in the first or second round.
In 1985–86, the Caps had their best season yet, winning 50 games and earning 107 points. They beat the Islanders in the first round but lost to the New York Rangers in the second. The 1986–87 season brought more heartbreak with a loss to the Islanders in a very long game called the Easter Epic. The Capitals finally reached the Wales Conference Finals in 1990, but they were swept by the Boston Bruins.
From 1990–91 to 1995–96, the Capitals continued to lose in the early rounds of the playoffs. They missed the playoffs in 1996–97.
Reaching the Stanley Cup Finals (1998)
In 1997–98, the Caps moved into the MCI Center. Peter Bondra led the team with 52 goals. Veterans Dale Hunter, Joe Juneau, and Adam Oates played very well, and goalie Olaf Kolzig had a great season. The Caps beat the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, and Buffalo Sabres to reach their first Stanley Cup Finals. They won six overtime games on their way there. However, they were swept in four games by the defending champions, the Detroit Red Wings.
Challenges and Rebuilding (1998–2004)
After their 1998 Finals run, the Capitals missed the playoffs in 1998–99. During this season, Ted Leonsis bought the team. The Capitals won their division in 2000 and 2001 but lost in the first round of the playoffs both times.
In 2001, the Capitals acquired star player Jaromir Jagr. He signed the biggest contract in NHL history at the time. However, Jagr did not play as well as expected, and the team missed the playoffs in 2002.
In the 2003–04 season, the Caps traded many of their high-paid players, including Jagr, Bondra, Robert Lang, and Sergei Gonchar. This was a move to cut costs and rebuild the team. The Capitals finished the year with one of the worst records in the league.
In the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, the Capitals won the draft lottery and picked Alexander Ovechkin first overall. The NHL season was canceled in 2004–05 due to a labor dispute. Ovechkin played in Russia during this time.
The Ovechkin Era: From Star to Champion (2005–Present)
Building a Strong Team (2005–2007)
The Capitals finished near the bottom of their division in the 2005–06 season. However, Ovechkin's first season was amazing. He led all rookies in goals, points, and shots. He finished third in the NHL in scoring and won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the best rookie.
Many other Capitals players had career-best seasons. Goalie Olaf Kolzig won his 250th game. In the 2006 off-season, Jeff Halpern left the team, and Chris Clark became the new captain. The team finished with the same number of points in 2006–07. Ovechkin was the only Capital to play in the All-Star Game, and Alexander Semin had a breakout season with 38 goals.
For the 2007–08, the Capitals signed young stars like Nicklas Backstrom and Semyon Varlamov. They also added experienced players like Tom Poti and Michael Nylander.
After a slow start, the Capitals fired head coach Glen Hanlon and hired Bruce Boudreau in November 2007. On January 10, 2008, Ovechkin signed a huge 13-year contract. Boudreau led a remarkable turnaround. With help from new players like Sergei Fedorov and Ovechkin's league-leading 65 goals, the Capitals won their division title for the first time since 2001. They won 11 of their last 12 regular season games. The Capitals were the first NHL team to make the playoffs after being ranked 14th or lower in their conference halfway through the season. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in seven games in the first round.
After the season, Ovechkin won many awards, including the Art Ross Trophy (most points), Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (most goals), Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP), and Lester B. Pearson Award (best player voted by players). He was the first player in NHL history to win all four in one season. Bruce Boudreau won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year.
Presidents' Trophies and First Stanley Cup (2007–2018)
The 2008–09 season saw great play from Mike Green and Ovechkin. Green led all defensemen in goals and points. Ovechkin won his second Hart Trophy and other awards. The Capitals finished with a team-record 108 points and won their second straight division title. They beat the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2009 playoffs after being down 3–1. However, they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games.
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In the 2009–10 season, the Capitals finished first in the NHL with 121 points, winning the Presidents' Trophy. Ovechkin led the team with 109 points. Backstrom had 101 points. Despite a great regular season, Washington lost to the eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs, even after being up 3–1 in the series.
The 2010–11 season saw the Capitals win their division again and finish as the top team in the Eastern Conference. They played in the 2011 NHL Winter Classic, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–1. But their playoff struggles continued. After beating the Rangers, they were swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second round.
The Capitals started the 2011–12 season with a 7–0 record, but then struggled. General manager George McPhee fired Bruce Boudreau and hired Capitals legend Dale Hunter. With their top goalies injured, the team relied on young goalie Braden Holtby. The Capitals made a strong push and entered the 2012 playoffs as the seventh seed. They surprised everyone by beating the defending champion Boston Bruins in seven games. Every game in that series was decided by one goal. They then lost to the top-seeded New York Rangers in another seven-game series. Dale Hunter stepped down after the season, and Adam Oates became the new coach.
The 2012–13 season was shorter due to a lockout. The Capitals started slowly but won their division. However, they lost to the Rangers in seven games again.
In the 2013–14 season, the Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time since 2007. As a result, George McPhee's contract was not renewed, and Adam Oates was fired.
On May 26, 2014, Brian MacLellan became the new general manager, and Barry Trotz was hired as head coach. On November 4, 2014, Ovechkin became the Capitals' all-time leading scorer. On January 1, 2015, the Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 in the 2015 NHL Winter Classic at Nationals Park. The Capitals finished second in their division in the 2014–15 season. They beat the New York Islanders in seven games in the first round. Then they faced the Rangers again in the second round. All seven games were decided by one goal. The Capitals took a 3–1 series lead but lost the next three games, including Game 7 in overtime.
Winning the Stanley Cup (2015–2018)
In the 2015–16 season, the Capitals finished first in the league with 120 points. In the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, they faced the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals won the series in six games. In the second round, they played the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals lost the series in six games, and the Penguins went on to win the Stanley Cup.
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Ovechkin reached 1,000 career points on January 11, 2017. The Capitals won their second Presidents' Trophy in a row, becoming one of only seven teams in NHL history to do so. In the 2017 playoffs, they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games. This set up another series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals fell behind 3–1 but fought back to force a Game 7 at home, where they lost 2–0.
After the 2017 playoffs, the Capitals lost several players. Despite a slow start to the 2017–18 season, they played very well in December and won their division for the third straight year.
In the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Capitals came back from a 2–0 series deficit against the Columbus Blue Jackets to win in six games. They faced the Penguins again in the second round. This time, on May 7, 2018, they beat the Penguins in overtime in Game 6, thanks to a goal by Evgeny Kuznetsov. This was the first time in 20 seasons that the Capitals reached a conference final and the first time in 24 seasons they had beaten the Penguins in a playoff series. The Capitals advanced to the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals on May 23, after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. They then faced the new team, the Vegas Golden Knights, and won the Stanley Cup in five games. This was the Capitals' first Stanley Cup win and the first championship for a Washington, D.C. team in a major sports league in 26 years. After the win, Barry Trotz resigned as head coach, and Todd Reirden was named his replacement.
Recent Seasons and Records (2018–Present)
In the 2018–19 season, the Capitals won their fourth straight division title. This made them only the second team in NHL history to win four consecutive division titles twice. However, in the 2019 playoffs, they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games in double overtime.
In the 2019–20 season, the Capitals won another division title but lost to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2020 playoffs. The next season, they finished second in their division and lost to the Boston Bruins in five games in the first round of the 2021 playoffs.
The following season started strong, but they finished fourth in their division. They lost to the Florida Panthers in six games in the first round of the 2022 playoffs. The 2022–23 season saw the Capitals miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Spencer Carbery was hired as their new head coach on May 30, 2023.
In December 2023, team owner Ted Leonsis discussed moving the Capitals and Washington Wizards to a new arena in Virginia. However, in March 2024, Washington mayor Muriel Bowser announced a deal to keep both teams in D.C. until at least 2050. The Capitals made the 2024 playoffs but were swept by the New York Rangers in the first round.
On July 8, 2024, Chris Patrick was promoted to general manager. During the Capitals' 50th anniversary season in 2024–25, Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's record for most career regular season goals, scoring his 895th goal on April 6, 2025.
Team Information
Logos and Jerseys
The Capitals first wore red, white, and blue jerseys with stars, inspired by the flag of the United States. They originally had different colored pants but eventually only used blue ones.
Before the 1995–96 season, the team changed its colors to blue, black, and copper. Their new logo was a bald eagle with five stars. An alternate logo showed the Capitol building with hockey sticks. They later added a black alternate jersey.
On June 22, 2007, the Capitals revealed new uniforms, returning to their original red, white, and blue colors. The new main logo looks like the first one, with a hockey stick in the letter "t." It also has three stars, representing Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, or the flag of Washington, D.C.. The new alternate logo is an eagle shaped like a "W," with the Washington Monument and Capitol building hidden inside.
For the 2011 Winter Classic, the Capitals wore a white jersey that looked like their original 1974–1995 uniform. They used red pants and helmets for this game. They wore this jersey again in the 2011–12 season for some road games.
For the 2015 Winter Classic, the Capitals wore a new jersey with a vintage deep red color. It had stripes and a large "W" with three stars on the front.
Starting in the 2015–16 season, the Capitals wore their red throwback jerseys as alternate uniforms. In 2017–18, the NHL changed uniform suppliers, and the Capitals made small changes to their jerseys. Their red throwback uniforms returned as alternates in 2018–19.
For the 2018 Stadium Series, the Capitals wore new navy uniforms. The chest logo said "Caps," and the uniform had features honoring D.C.
In 2021, the Capitals released a red version of their blue "screaming eagle" uniform from 1995–2000. They also introduced a dark blue alternate jersey with three red stars and a white "W" that includes the Washington Monument. In 2022, a black "screaming eagle" uniform with blue and copper accents was released. This black uniform became the team's alternate jersey for the 2024–25 season.
For the 2023 Stadium Series, the Capitals wore a white uniform with their "Weagle" logo on the chest.
Practice Facility
For many years, the team practiced in Maryland. After Ted Leonsis bought the team in 1999, he planned a new practice facility. In 2006, the new facility, called the MedStar Capitals Iceplex, opened in Ballston, Virginia.
Mascot
Since 1995, the Capitals' mascot has been Slapshot. He is a bald eagle who wears the number 00. Slapshot drives his car on the ice before games to get fans excited. He also attends community events.
Recent Season Records
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Capitals. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Washington Capitals seasons
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime Losses/SOL = Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
| 2019–20 | 69 | 41 | 20 | 8 | 90 | 240 | 215 | 1st, Metropolitan | Lost in first round, 1–4 (Islanders) |
| 2020–21 | 56 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 77 | 191 | 163 | 2nd, East | Lost in first round, 1–4 (Bruins) |
| 2021–22 | 82 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 100 | 275 | 245 | 4th, Metropolitan | Lost in first round, 2–4 (Panthers) |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 | 255 | 265 | 6th, Metropolitan | Did not qualify |
| 2023–24 | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | 220 | 257 | 4th, Metropolitan | Lost in first round, 0–4 (Rangers) |
Players and Team Staff
Current Roster
Updated December 31, 2022
| # | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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| 27 |  |
Alexander Alexeyev | D | L | 25 | 2018 | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| 96 |  |
Nicolas Aube-Kubel | RW | R | 29 | 2022 | Sorel, Quebec |
| 19 |  |
Nicklas Backstrom (A)  |
C | L | 37 | 2006 | Gävle, Sweden |
| 28 | |
Connor Brown |
RW | R | 31 | 2022 | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| 74 |  |
John Carlson (A) |
D | R | 35 | 2008 | Natick, Massachusetts |
| 26 | |
Nic Dowd | C | R | 35 | 2018 | Huntsville, Alabama |
| 20 |  |
Lars Eller | C | L | 36 | 2016 | Rødovre, Denmark |
| 42 |  |
Martin Fehervary | D | L | 25 | 2018 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| 56 | |
Erik Gustafsson | D | L | 33 | 2022 | Nynäshamn, Sweden |
| 62 | |
Carl Hagelin |
LW | L | 36 | 2019 | Nykvarn, Sweden |
| 21 | |
Garnet Hathaway | RW | R | 33 | 2019 | Naples, Florida |
| 52 | |
Matt Irwin | D | L | 37 | 2021 | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 3 | |
Nick Jensen | D | R | 34 | 2019 | Rogers, Minnesota |
| 90 | |
Marcus Johansson | C | L | 34 | 2022 | Landskrona, Sweden |
| 35 | |
Darcy Kuemper | G | L | 35 | 2022 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| 92 | |
Evgeny Kuznetsov | C | L | 33 | 2010 | Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| 79 | |
Charlie Lindgren | G | R | 31 | 2022 | Lakeville, Minnesota |
| 39 | |
Anthony Mantha | RW | L | 30 | 2021 | Longueuil, Quebec |
| 15 | |
Sonny Milano | LW | L | 29 | 2022 | Massapequa, New York |
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Dmitry Orlov | D | L | 33 | 2009 | Novokuznetsk, Soviet Union |
| 77 | |
T. J. Oshie | RW | R | 38 | 2015 | Mount Vernon, Washington |
| 8 | |
Alexander Ovechkin (C) | LW | R | 39 | 2004 | Moscow, Soviet Union |
| 59 |  |
Aliaksei Protas | C | L | 24 | 2019 | Vitebsk, Belarus |
| 73 | |
Conor Sheary | LW | L | 33 | 2020 | Winchester, Massachusetts |
| 91 | |
Joe Snively | LW | L | 29 | 2019 | Herndon, Virginia |
| 17 | |
Dylan Strome | C | L | 28 | 2022 | Mississauga, Ontario |
| 57 | |
Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | R | 33 | 2020 | Middletown, New Jersey |
| 43 | |
Tom Wilson |
RW | R | 31 | 2012 | Toronto, Ontario |
Honored Members
Hockey Hall of Fame Honorees
Several people connected to the Washington Capitals are in the Hockey Hall of Fame. This includes eight players and one builder (someone who helped build the team). Five players played at least five seasons with the team: Gartner, Oates, Stevens, Langway, and Murphy. Sergei Fedorov and Phil Housley were the most recent Capitals players inducted in 2015.
Players
- Dino Ciccarelli
- Sergei Fedorov
- Mike Gartner
- Phil Housley
- Rod Langway
- Larry Murphy
- Adam Oates
- Scott Stevens
Builders
- David Poile
Retired Numbers
The Capitals have retired four jersey numbers: 5, 7, 11, and 32. This means no other player on the team can wear these numbers. The team has also not used Olaf Kolzig's number 37 since he retired. The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 for all teams.
| No. | Player | Position | Career | No. retirement |
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| 5 | Rod Langway | D | 1982–1993 | November 26, 1997 |
| 7 | Yvon Labre | D | 1974–1980 | November 7, 1981 |
| 11 | Mike Gartner | RW | 1979–1989 | December 28, 2008 |
| 32 | Dale Hunter | C | 1987–1999 | March 11, 2000 |
Team Captains
- Doug Mohns, 1974–1975
- Bill Clement, 1975–1976
- Yvon Labre, 1976–1978
- Guy Charron, 1978–1979
- Ryan Walter, 1979–1982
- Rod Langway, 1982–1992
- Kevin Hatcher, 1992–1994
- Dale Hunter, 1994–1999
- Adam Oates, 1999–2001
- Steve Konowalchuk and Brendan Witt, 2001–2002 (co-captains)
- Steve Konowalchuk, 2002–2003
- Jeff Halpern, 2005–2006
- Chris Clark, 2006–2009
- Alexander Ovechkin, 2010–present
General Managers
- Milt Schmidt, 1973–1975
- Max McNab, 1975–1981
- Roger Crozier (interim), 1981–1982
- David Poile, 1982–1997
- George McPhee, 1997–2014
- Brian MacLellan, 2014–2024
- Chris Patrick, 2024–present
Head Coaches
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- Jim Anderson, 1974–1975
- Red Sullivan, 1975
- Milt Schmidt, 1975
- Tom McVie, 1975–1978
- Danny Belisle, 1978–1979
- Gary Green, 1979–1981
- Roger Crozier, 1981
- Bryan Murray, 1981–1990
- Terry Murray, 1990–1994
- Jim Schoenfeld, 1994–1997
- Ron Wilson, 1997–2002
- Bruce Cassidy, 2002–2003
- Glen Hanlon, 2003–2007
- Bruce Boudreau, 2007–2011
- Dale Hunter, 2011–2012
- Adam Oates, 2012–2014
- Barry Trotz, 2014–2018
- Todd Reirden, 2018–2020
- Peter Laviolette, 2020–2023
- Spencer Carbery, 2023–present
First-Round Draft Picks
- 1974: Greg Joly (1st overall)
- 1975: Alex Forsyth (18th overall)
- 1976: Rick Green (1st overall) and Greg Carroll (15th overall)
- 1977: Robert Picard (3rd overall)
- 1978: Ryan Walter (2nd overall) and Tim Coulis (18th overall)
- 1979: Mike Gartner (4th overall)
- 1980: Darren Veitch (5th overall)
- 1981: Bob Carpenter (3rd overall)
- 1982: Scott Stevens (5th overall)
- 1984: Kevin Hatcher (17th overall)
- 1985: Yvon Corriveau (19th overall)
- 1986: Jeff Greenlaw (19th overall)
- 1988: Reggie Savage (15th overall)
- 1989: Olaf Kolzig (19th overall)
- 1990: John Slaney (9th overall)
- 1991: Pat Peake (14th overall) and Trevor Halverson (21st overall)
- 1992: Sergei Gonchar (14th overall)
- 1993: Brendan Witt (11th overall) and Jason Allison (17th overall)
- 1994: Nolan Baumgartner (10th overall) and Alexander Kharlamov (15th overall)
- 1995: Brad Church (17th overall) and Miika Elomo (23rd overall)
- 1996: Alexandre Volchkov (4th overall) and Jaroslav Svejkovsky (17th overall)
- 1997: Nick Boynton (9th overall)
- 1999: Kris Beech (7th overall)
- 2000: Brian Sutherby (26th overall)
- 2002: Steve Eminger (12th overall), Alexander Semin (13th overall), and Boyd Gordon (17th overall)
- 2003: Eric Fehr (18th overall)
- 2004: Alexander Ovechkin (1st overall), Jeff Schultz (27th overall), and Mike Green (29th overall)
- 2005: Sasha Pokulok (14th overall) and Joe Finley (27th overall)
- 2006: Nicklas Backstrom (4th overall) and Semyon Varlamov (23rd overall)
- 2007: Karl Alzner (5th overall)
- 2008: Anton Gustafsson (21st overall) and John Carlson (27th overall)
- 2009: Marcus Johansson (24th overall)
- 2010: Evgeny Kuznetsov (26th overall)
- 2012: Filip Forsberg (11th overall) and Tom Wilson (16th overall)
- 2013: Andre Burakovsky (23rd overall)
- 2014: Jakub Vrana (13th overall)
- 2015: Ilya Samsonov (22nd overall)
- 2016: Lucas Johansen (28th overall)
- 2018: Alexander Alexeyev (31st overall)
- 2019: Connor McMichael (25th overall)
- 2020: Hendrix Lapierre (22nd overall)
- 2022: Ivan Miroshnichenko (20th overall)
- 2023: Ryan Leonard (8th overall)
- 2024: Terik Parascak (17th overall)
Team Awards and Honors
Awards and Trophies
Lester B. Pearson/Ted Lindsay Award
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
Frank J. Selke Trophy
- Doug Jarvis: 1983–84
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
- Al Jensen and Pat Riggin: 1983–84
- Braden Holtby: 2016–17
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
All-Rookie Team
- Scott Stevens: 1982–83
- Jim Carey: 1994–95
- Alexander Ovechkin: 2005–06
- Nicklas Backstrom: 2007–08
- John Carlson: 2010–11
NHL All-Star Teams
Second Team All-Star
- Pat Riggin: 1983–84
- Rod Langway: 1984–85
- Larry Murphy: 1986–87
- Al Iafrate: 1992–93
- Sergei Gonchar: 2001–02, 2002–03
- Alexander Ovechkin: 2010–11, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16
- Braden Holtby: 2016–17
- John Carlson: 2018–19
Top Scorers in Franchise History
These are the top ten players with the most points in regular season games for the Capitals. The numbers are updated after each NHL regular season.
- * – current Capitals player
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game
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See also
In Spanish: Washington Capitals para niños
- Sports in Washington, D.C.
