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1.

Before he became Washington's regular in 1997-98, what was Olaf Kolzig's record as goalie?
- A.
  
  17-18-6
- B.
  
  14-36-8
- C.
  
  0-3-1
- D.
  
  29-16-4
Correct Answer
B. 14-36-8
2.

Who took over as head coach of the Washington Capitals partway through the 1979-80 season?
- A.
  
  Danny Belisle
- B.
  
  Gary Green
- C.
  
  Red Sullivan
- D.
  
  Scotty Bowman
Correct Answer
B. Gary Green
3.

Which school did future Washington Capital Mike Grier play collegiate hockey with?
- A.
  
  Lake Superior State University
- B.
  
  University Of Wisconsin
- C.
  
  Boston University
- D.
  
  Ohio State University
Correct Answer
C. Boston University
4.

Which team did the Washington Capitals score a season-high eight goals against on April 6, 1975?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles Kings
- B.
  
  California Golden Seals
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Penguins
- D.
  
  New York Islanders
Correct Answer
C. Pittsburgh Penguins
5.

What 20-year-old Capital scored his first NHL goal in a 2-1 win on December 6, 2008?
- A.
  
  Jeff Schultz
- B.
  
  Tom Poti
- C.
  
  Karl Alzner
- D.
  
  Eric Fehr
Correct Answer
C. Karl Alzner
6.

Before coming to Washington, what team did Dennis Maruk score 64 goals with over two years?
- A.
  
  Vancouver Canucks
- B.
  
  Cleveland Barons
- C.
  
  New York Islanders
- D.
  
  Atlanta Flames
Correct Answer
B. Cleveland Barons
7.

Bryan Murray won the NHL's Jack Adams award with the Washington Capitals in which season?
- A.
  
  1988-89
- B.
  
  1983-84
- C.
  
  1981-82
- D.
  
  1986-87
Correct Answer
B. 1983-84
8.

The 1981-82 Capitals dug into an early hole with what record over their first 15 games?
- A.
  
  37020
- B.
  
  36539
- C.
  
  0-12-3
- D.
  
  0-15-0
Correct Answer
B. 36539
9.

Who was the first Washington draftee to score 100+ NHL goals?
- A.
  
  Lou Franceschetti
- B.
  
  Ryan Walter
- C.
  
  Robert Picard
- D.
  
  Mike Gartner
Correct Answer
C. Robert Picard
10.

Who led the Washington Capitals in goals for the 1976-77 season?
- A.
  
  Garnet Bailey
- B.
  
  Gord Lane
- C.
  
  Gerry Meehan
- D.
  
  Guy Charron
Correct Answer
D. Guy Charron
11.

How many of his career 221 goals did Guy Charron score in his five seasons with the Capitals?
- A.
  
  205
- B.
  
  118
- C.
  
  90
- D.
  
  31
Correct Answer
B. 118
12.

Who did the Washington Capitals take as the number-one overall pick in the 1974 NHL Draft?
- A.
  
  Mike Marson
- B.
  
  Rick Hampton
- C.
  
  Greg Joly
- D.
  
  Tony White
Correct Answer
C. Greg Joly
13.

Which 27-year-old scored his first NHL goal in 2008-09 with the Washington Capitals?
- A.
  
  Graham Mink
- B.
  
  Sean Collins
- C.
  
  Tyler Sloan
- D.
  
  Eric Fehr
Correct Answer
C. Tyler Sloan
14.

Capital Calle Johansson missed most of the 2001-02 season with what type of injury?
- A.
  
  Neck
- B.
  
  Rotator Cuff
- C.
  
  Hip
- D.
  
  Foot
Correct Answer
B. Rotator Cuff
15.

What type of injury led to Capital Michal Pivonka missing most of the 1997-98 season?
- A.
  
  Knee
- B.
  
  Rib
- C.
  
  Wrist
- D.
  
  Head
Correct Answer
C. Wrist

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Fun Trivia Questions On NHL - Washington Capitals

Before he became Washington's regular in 1997-98, what was Olaf Kolzig's record as goalie?

Who took over as head coach of the Washington Capitals partway through the 1979-80 season?

Which school did future Washington Capital Mike Grier play collegiate hockey with?

Which team did the Washington Capitals score a season-high eight goals against on April 6, 1975?

What 20-year-old Capital scored his first NHL goal in a 2-1 win on December 6, 2008?

Before coming to Washington, what team did Dennis Maruk score 64 goals with over two years?

Bryan Murray won the NHL's Jack Adams award with the Washington Capitals in which season?

The 1981-82 Capitals dug into an early hole with what record over their first 15 games?

Who was the first Washington draftee to score 100+ NHL goals?

Who led the Washington Capitals in goals for the 1976-77 season?

How many of his career 221 goals did Guy Charron score in his five seasons with the Capitals?

Who did the Washington Capitals take as the number-one overall pick in the 1974 NHL Draft?

Which 27-year-old scored his first NHL goal in 2008-09 with the Washington Capitals?

Capital Calle Johansson missed most of the 2001-02 season with what type of injury?

What type of injury led to Capital Michal Pivonka missing most of the 1997-98 season?