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    What was a previous name for Capital Center, home of the Washington Capitals?

    • America's Arena
    • US Air Arena
    • Washington Palace
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  • 2. 

    What happened in Game 4 of the Washington Capitals' 1995-1996 playoff series against Pittsburgh?

    • 4 Overtimes

    • Called Off Due To Snow

    • Power Went Out

    • Rink Flooded

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 Overtimes
    Explanation
    In Game 4 of the Washington Capitals' 1995-1996 playoff series against Pittsburgh, the game went into four overtimes. This means that the game continued for an extended period, with neither team being able to score a winning goal. The game was likely intense and highly competitive, as both teams fought hard to secure a victory.

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  • 3. 

    What Washington Capital scored 41 goals and had 48 assists in the 1988-1989 season?

    • Mike Ridely

    • Dave Christian

    • Geoff Courtnall

    • Scott Stevens

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Ridely
    Explanation
    In the 1988-1989 season, Mike Ridely scored 41 goals and had 48 assists.

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  • 4. 

    What position does Washington Capital Alex Ovechkin play?

    • Goaltender

    • Center

    • Right Wing

    • Left Wing

    Correct Answer
    A. Left Wing
    Explanation
    Alex Ovechkin plays the position of Left Wing for the Washington Capitals.

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  • 5. 

    What Washington Capital led the NHL in goals by a defenseman in the 2007-08 season?

    • Steve Eminger

    • Tom Poti

    • Mike Green

    • Sergei Federov

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Green
    Explanation
    Mike Green led the NHL in goals by a defenseman in the 2007-08 season.

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  • 6. 

    What Washington Capital scored four goals against the Montreal Canadiens on January 31, 2008?

    • Tom Poti

    • Alexander Ovechkin

    • Mike Green

    • Cristobal Huet

    Correct Answer
    A. Alexander Ovechkin
    Explanation
    Alexander Ovechkin is the correct answer because he is known for his exceptional goal-scoring abilities. Ovechkin has consistently been one of the top goal-scorers in the NHL throughout his career, and it is not uncommon for him to score multiple goals in a single game. Therefore, it is plausible that Ovechkin scored four goals against the Montreal Canadiens on January 31, 2008.

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  • 7. 

    What Washington Capital scored 52 goals in the 1997-1998 season?

    • Peter Bondra

    • Dale Hunter

    • Larry Murphy

    • Kevin Hatcher

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Bondra
    Explanation
    Peter Bondra is the correct answer because he scored 52 goals in the 1997-1998 season for the Washington Capitals.

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  • 8. 

    Goalie Ron Low was claimed by Washington from which team in the expansion draft?

    • Montreal Canadiens

    • Toronto Maple Leafs

    • Buffalo Sabres

    • Los Angeles Kings

    Correct Answer
    A. Toronto Maple Leafs
    Explanation
    In the expansion draft, Washington claimed goalie Ron Low from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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  • 9. 

    Which team scored 10+ goals against the Washington Capitals three times in 1974-75?

    • Montreal Canadiens

    • Minnesota North Stars

    • Boston Bruins

    • Detroit Red Wings

    Correct Answer
    A. Montreal Canadiens
    Explanation
    In the 1974-75 season, the Montreal Canadiens scored 10 or more goals three times against the Washington Capitals. This suggests that the Canadiens had a strong offensive performance in those games, surpassing the Capitals' defense multiple times. The other teams listed as options did not achieve this feat against the Capitals during that season.

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  • 10. 

    Olaf Kolzig started 50+ games for the Capitals in how many consecutive seasons?

    • Six

    • 14

    • 10

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Olaf Kolzig started 50+ games for the Capitals in 10 consecutive seasons. This means that for 10 seasons in a row, Kolzig played in more than 50 games as the starting goaltender for the Capitals. This level of consistency and durability is impressive and demonstrates Kolzig's importance to the team during that time period.

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  • 11. 

    Who was the last Washington Capitals skater from their initial 1974-75 season to be with the team?

    • Yvon Labre

    • Ron Lalonde

    • Doug Mohns

    • Garnet Bailey

    Correct Answer
    A. Yvon Labre
    Explanation
    Yvon Labre was the last Washington Capitals skater from their initial 1974-75 season to be with the team.

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  • 12. 

    Whose 1.07 points/game led the 1992-93 Washington Capitals?

    • Peter Bondra

    • Shawn Anderson

    • Kelly Miller

    • Michal Pivonka

    Correct Answer
    A. Michal Pivonka
    Explanation
    Michal Pivonka led the 1992-93 Washington Capitals with an average of 1.07 points per game.

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  • 13. 

    Which 41-year-old played in 75 games with the 1974-75 Washington Capitals?

    • Andy Bathgate

    • Doug Mohns

    • Stan Gilbertson

    • Ted Lindsay

    Correct Answer
    A. Doug Mohns
    Explanation
    Doug Mohns is the correct answer because he was a 41-year-old player who played in 75 games with the 1974-75 Washington Capitals. He had a long career in the NHL, playing for multiple teams, and his stint with the Capitals occurred during that particular season. Andy Bathgate, Stan Gilbertson, and Ted Lindsay may have been notable players, but they did not fit the criteria of being 41 years old and playing in 75 games with the Washington Capitals in the specified season.

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  • 14. 

    Goalie Mike Palmateer missed most of his 1981-82 season with the Capitals due to what surgery?

    • Knee

    • Hip

    • Back

    • Elbow

    Correct Answer
    A. Knee
    Explanation
    Mike Palmateer missed most of his 1981-82 season with the Capitals due to knee surgery. This means that he underwent a surgical procedure on his knee, which resulted in him being unable to play for a significant portion of the season.

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  • 15. 

    Whose 207 penalty minutes led the Washington Capitals for the 1976-77 season?

    • Gerry Meehan

    • Ron Low

    • Hartland Monahan

    • Gord Lane

    Correct Answer
    A. Gord Lane
    Explanation
    Gord Lane's 207 penalty minutes led the Washington Capitals for the 1976-77 season.

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