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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.

Alex Ovechkin on Cusp of 19th Consecutive 20-Goal Season

With less than 20 games left in the 2023-24 season, the Washington Capitals are hoping to make a final push for the last wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With the team focused on returning to the postseason, captain Alex Ovechkin is on the cusp of his 19th consecutive 20-goal season. Through 63 games this season, Ovechkin has scored 19 goals with 16 games remaining in the regular season. Related: 7 Cool Things About Alex Ovechkin Ovechkin has had a bit slower of a campaign having only 50 points and sitting second on the Capitals in points. He…

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.” It’s for that reason that a player nearly seven feet tall deserves an article highlighting seven things about him that every hockey fan should know. 1. Chara Is a Large Human Being As mentioned, the first word that should come to mind when talking about Zdeno Chara…

Today in Hockey History: March 16

Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League history has provided multiple 50-goal scorers and some great goaltending. Plus, one of the all-time greats had multiple memories, and there were some big moments during the early years of the league. The THW time machine is fueled up and ready to take us through the years and relive the best that March 16 has given us. Scoring No. 50 The 50-goal mark is a magical plateau in NHL history. A total of 91 different players have scored 50 goals in…

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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.