Amazing Trivia On NHL - Washington Capitals

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What was the total score of the Capitals' six-game 2003 playoff loss to the Lightning?
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- 17-Dec
- 13-21
- 15-14

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2.

What school did future Washington Capital Anson Carter play collegiate hockey at?
- University Of Michigan
- Yale University
- Michigan State
- Ohio State
Correct Answer

A. Michigan State

Explanation

Anson Carter, who went on to become a Washington Capital, played collegiate hockey at Michigan State.

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3.

After one WHA season, future Washington Capital Rod Langway played with which NHL team?
- Edmonton Oilers
- Minnesota North Stars
- Montreal Canadiens
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Correct Answer

A. Montreal Canadiens

Explanation

After one WHA season, Rod Langway, who would later become a Washington Capital, played with the Montreal Canadiens.

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4.

Which NHL team did Sylvain Cote play for just before returning to Washington in 2000?
- Dallas Stars
- Atlanta Thrashers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Nashville Predators
Correct Answer

A. Dallas Stars

Explanation

Sylvain Cote played for the Dallas Stars just before returning to Washington in 2000.

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5.

How many goals did Rod Langway score in 78 playoff games with the Washington Capitals?
- 12
- Two
- Seven
- 23
Correct Answer

A. Two

Explanation

Rod Langway scored two goals in 78 playoff games with the Washington Capitals.

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6.

What teammate was Dmitri Kristich traded with twice, from the Capitals and the Kings?
- Byron Dafoe
- Kelly Hrudey
- Vitali Yachmenev
- Yanic Perreault
Correct Answer

A. Byron Dafoe

Explanation

Dmitri Kristich was traded twice, once from the Capitals and once from the Kings. The correct answer, Byron Dafoe, is the teammate that he was traded with on both occasions.

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7.

What new addition to the Washington Capitals led the team with 90 points for the 1978-79 season?
- Guy Charron
- Dennis Maruk
- Robert Picard
- Gary Inness
Correct Answer

A. Dennis Maruk

Explanation

Dennis Maruk was the new addition to the Washington Capitals for the 1978-79 season, and he led the team with 90 points. This suggests that Maruk had a significant impact on the team's performance and was a key player in their success during that season.

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8.

Gerry Meehan came to the Washington Capitals in January of 1976 from which other team?
- Montreal Canadiens
- Atlanta Flames
- Kansas City Scouts
- Minnesota North Stars
Correct Answer

A. Atlanta Flames

Explanation

Gerry Meehan came to the Washington Capitals in January of 1976 from the Atlanta Flames.

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9.

Which team did future Washington Capital Guy Charron first play in the NHL with?
- New York Islanders
- Montreal Canadiens
- Detroit Red Wings
- Philadelphia Flyers
Correct Answer

A. Montreal Canadiens

Explanation

Guy Charron first played in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens.

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10.

In which year did Washington draft the first two of their goalies who went on to win 100+ NHL games?
- 1989
- 1978
- 1982
- 2003
Correct Answer

A. 1989

Explanation

In 1989, Washington drafted their first two goalies who went on to win 100+ NHL games. This suggests that the team made a strategic decision to invest in talented goalies during this year, which ultimately paid off in the long run. The answer implies that prior to 1989, Washington did not have goalies who achieved this milestone, indicating the significance of this draft year for the team's goaltending success.

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11.

Former Washington Capitals coach Tom McVie coached which other team to the 1991 and 1992 playoffs?
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- New Jersey Devils
- Edmonton Oilers
- San Jose Sharks
Correct Answer

A. New Jersey Devils

Explanation

Tom McVie, the former Washington Capitals coach, coached the New Jersey Devils to the 1991 and 1992 playoffs.

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12.

Longtime Washington Capital Calle Johansson was born on what holiday?
- Easter
- Valentine's Day
- New Year's Day
- Christmas Eve
Correct Answer

A. Valentine's Day

Explanation

Calle Johansson, a former Washington Capital, was born on Valentine's Day.

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13.

How many NHL goals did Chris Valentine score after his rookie season with the Capitals?
- 75
- 13
- 147
- Zero
Correct Answer

A. 13

Explanation

Chris Valentine scored 13 NHL goals after his rookie season with the Capitals.

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14.

What was longtime Capital Bengt-Ake Gustafsson's career-low shooting percentage in the NHL?
- 3.7
- 11.9
- 12.6
- 8.8
Correct Answer

A. 11.9

Explanation

Bengt-Ake Gustafsson's career-low shooting percentage in the NHL was 11.9%. This means that out of all the shots he took during his career, only 11.9% of them resulted in goals. A low shooting percentage can indicate either a lack of accuracy or a strong performance by opposing goaltenders.

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15.

Which team traded Pat Ribble to the Washington Capitals in February of 1980?
- Detroit Red Wings
- Buffalo Sabres
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Chicago Blackhawks
Correct Answer

A. Toronto Maple Leafs

Explanation

In February of 1980, Pat Ribble was traded to the Washington Capitals. The question asks which team traded him, and the correct answer is the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Amazing Trivia On NHL - Washington Capitals

What was the total score of the Capitals' six-game 2003 playoff loss to the Lightning?

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What school did future Washington Capital Anson Carter play collegiate hockey at?

After one WHA season, future Washington Capital Rod Langway played with which NHL team?

Which NHL team did Sylvain Cote play for just before returning to Washington in 2000?

How many goals did Rod Langway score in 78 playoff games with the Washington Capitals?

What teammate was Dmitri Kristich traded with twice, from the Capitals and the Kings?

What new addition to the Washington Capitals led the team with 90 points for the 1978-79 season?

Gerry Meehan came to the Washington Capitals in January of 1976 from which other team?

Which team did future Washington Capital Guy Charron first play in the NHL with?

In which year did Washington draft the first two of their goalies who went on to win 100+ NHL games?

Former Washington Capitals coach Tom McVie coached which other team to the 1991 and 1992 playoffs?

Longtime Washington Capital Calle Johansson was born on what holiday?

How many NHL goals did Chris Valentine score after his rookie season with the Capitals?

What was longtime Capital Bengt-Ake Gustafsson's career-low shooting percentage in the NHL?

Which team traded Pat Ribble to the Washington Capitals in February of 1980?