1988–89 Washington Capitals Season
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The 1988–89
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
season saw the team became the first team other than the
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
or the
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
to finish in first place in the
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with a 41–29–10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, four games to two. This was the first time the Capitals won their division in the regular season and did not do so again until
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Regular season

The Capitals tied the
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
for most shutouts in the league, with 6.


Final standings


Record vs. opponents


Schedule and results

, - , 1, , L, , October 7, 1988, , 4–6 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 8, 1988, , 6–2 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1988–89) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 11, 1988, , 7–8 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 1–2–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 14, 1988, , 1–3 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1988–89) , , 1–3–0 , - , 5, , W, , October 15, 1988, , 8–5 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1988–89) , , 2–3–0 , - , 6, , L, , October 19, 1988, , 1–5 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 2–4–0 , - , 7, , L, , October 21, 1988, , 1–4 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 2–5–0 , - , 8, , L, , October 23, 1988, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1988–89) , , 2–6–0 , - , 9, , W, , October 25, 1988, , 4–3 OT, , align="left", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1988–89) , , 3–6–0 , - , 10, , T, , October 28, 1988, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1988–89) , , 3–6–1 , - , 11, , L, , October 29, 1988, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", @
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 3–7–1 , - , - , 12, , T, , November 1, 1988, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1988–89) , , 3–7–2 , - , 13, , W, , November 4, 1988, , 4–2 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 4–7–2 , - , 14, , L, , November 5, 1988, , 3–4 OT, , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 4–8–2 , - , 15, , W, , November 10, 1988, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1988–89) , , 5–8–2 , - , 16, , L, , November 12, 1988, , 3–6 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1988–89) , , 5–9–2 , - , 17, , W, , November 15, 1988, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1988–89) , , 6–9–2 , - , 18, , W, , November 18, 1988, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1988–89) , , 7–9–2 , - , 19, , W, , November 19, 1988, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1988–89) , , 8–9–2 , - , 20, , W, , November 22, 1988, , 4–2 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 9–9–2 , - , 21, , W, , November 23, 1988, , 7–6 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 10–9–2 , - , 22, , L, , November 25, 1988, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 10–10–2 , - , 23, , W, , November 27, 1988, , 4–3 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1988–89) , , 11–10–2 , - , 24, , W, , November 29, 1988, , 4–3 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 12–10–2 , - , 25, , L, , November 30, 1988, , 4–6 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 12–11–2 , - , - , 26, , T, , December 3, 1988, , 1–1 OT, , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1988–89) , , 12–11–3 , - , 27, , W, , December 6, 1988, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 13–11–3 , - , 28, , L, , December 7, 1988, , 1–5 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1988–89) , , 13–12–3 , - , 29, , T, , December 10, 1988, , 0–0 OT, , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1988–89) , , 13–12–4 , - , 30, , W, , December 11, 1988, , 6–4 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1988–89) , , 14–12–4 , - , 31, , W, , December 13, 1988, , 4–1 , , align="left", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1988–89) , , 15–12–4 , - , 32, , L, , December 15, 1988, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 15–13–4 , - , 33, , W, , December 17, 1988, , 6–3 , , align="left",
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1988–89) , , 16–13–4 , - , 34, , L, , December 19, 1988, , 1–3 , , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 16–14–4 , - , 35, , W, , December 21, 1988, , 4–3 , , align="left", @
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 17–14–4 , - , 36, , T, , December 23, 1988, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 17–14–5 , - , 37, , W, , December 27, 1988, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 18–14–5 , - , 38, , W, , December 30, 1988, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1988–89) , , 19–14–5 , - , 39, , L, , December 31, 1988, , 4–6 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 19–15–5 , - , - , 40, , W, , January 2, 1989, , 8–0 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 20–15–5 , - , 41, , T, , January 4, 1989, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 20–15–6 , - , 42, , W, , January 6, 1989, , 3–0 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1988–89) , , 21–15–6 , - , 43, , W, , January 7, 1989, , 6–3 , , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 22–15–6 , - , 44, , T, , January 10, 1989, , 4–4 OT, , align="left", @
Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques (, pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated "Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) an ...
( 1988–89) , , 22–15–7 , - , 45, , W, , January 11, 1989, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1988–89) , , 23–15–7 , - , 46, , W, , January 13, 1989, , 5–3 , , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 24–15–7 , - , 47, , L, , January 15, 1989, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1988–89) , , 24–16–7 , - , 48, , L, , January 20, 1989, , 5–6 OT, , align="left",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
( 1988–89) , , 24–17–7 , - , 49, , L, , January 22, 1989, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1988–89) , , 24–18–7 , - , 50, , T, , January 24, 1989, , 4–4 OT, , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1988–89) , , 24–18–8 , - , 51, , W, , January 26, 1989, , 1–0 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 25–18–8 , - , 52, , T, , January 28, 1989, , 4–4 OT, , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 25–18–9 , - , 53, , T, , January 30, 1989, , 4–4 OT, , align="left", @
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1988–89) , , 25–18–10 , - , - , 54, , W, , February 1, 1989, , 4–3 OT, , align="left", @
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 26–18–10 , - , 55, , W, , February 3, 1989, , 1–0 , , align="left",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1988–89) , , 27–18–10 , - , 56, , L, , February 5, 1989, , 1–3 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 27–19–10 , - , 57, , L, , February 10, 1989, , 6–7 OT, , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1988–89) , , 27–20–10 , - , 58, , L, , February 11, 1989, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1988–89) , , 27–21–10 , - , 59, , W, , February 14, 1989, , 5–3 , , align="left", @
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 28–21–10 , - , 60, , L, , February 15, 1989, , 4–7 , , align="left", @
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 28–22–10 , - , 61, , W, , February 17, 1989, , 8–2 , , align="left", @
Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1988–89) , , 29–22–10 , - , 62, , L, , February 19, 1989, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1988–89) , , 29–23–10 , - , 63, , L, , February 20, 1989, , 2–6 , , align="left", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1988–89) , , 29–24–10 , - , 64, , W, , February 22, 1989, , 7–2 , , align="left", @
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1988–89) , , 30–24–10 , - , 65, , L, , February 28, 1989, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1988–89) , , 30–25–10 , - , - , 66, , W, , March 3, 1989, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 31–25–10 , - , 67, , W, , March 5, 1989, , 3–0 , , align="left",
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1988–89) , , 32–25–10 , - , 68, , L, , March 8, 1989, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1988–89) , , 32–26–10 , - , 69, , W, , March 9, 1989, , 7–2 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1988–89) , , 33–26–10 , - , 70, , W, , March 11, 1989, , 4–2 , , align="left",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1988–89) , , 34–26–10 , - , 71, , W, , March 14, 1989, , 6–3 , , align="left",
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1988–89) , , 35–26–10 , - , 72, , W, , March 17, 1989, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1988–89) , , 36–26–10 , - , 73, , W, , March 18, 1989, , 8–2 , , align="left", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1988–89) , , 37–26–10 , - , 74, , W, , March 22, 1989, , 5–4 , , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1988–89) , , 38–26–10 , - , 75, , W, , March 24, 1989, , 6–1 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1988–89) , , 39–26–10 , - , 76, , W, , March 26, 1989, , 3–2 , , align="left",
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 40–26–10 , - , 77, , L, , March 28, 1989, , 4–5 , , align="left", @
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1988–89) , , 40–27–10 , - , 78, , L, , March 30, 1989, , 4–5 , , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
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Playoffs


Round 1: (P1) Washington Capitals vs. (P4) Philadelphia Flyers


Player statistics


Regular season

;Scoring ;Goaltending


Playoffs

;Scoring ;Goaltending Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals
      MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA=Shots against; SV=Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;


Awards and records


Transactions


Draft picks

Washington's draft picks at the
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References

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