The Ultimate NHL - Washington Capitals Trivia Question

Alexander Ovechkin is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who achieved the milestone of scoring 50 goals and earning 100 points in the 2005-2006 season. This accomplishment made history for the Capitals and solidified Ovechkin's status as a standout rookie player.

Alexander Ovechkin was nominated for two ESPY Awards in June 2006. This suggests that he was recognized for his outstanding performance and achievements in the sports world during that time. The fact that he was the only Capitals player mentioned in the options further supports the idea that he was the one nominated for the awards.

In the 2002-2003 season, the Washington Capitals were knocked out of the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Brendan Witt had the most penalties in minutes for the Capitals in the 2005-2006 season.

In their first season, the Washington Capitals had three coaches.

Doug Jarvis is the correct answer because he was the first Washington Capital to win the Selke Trophy for the best defensive forward. The Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. Jarvis, who played for the Capitals from 1979 to 1982, won the award in the 1983-1984 season. He was known for his strong defensive play and ability to shut down opposing teams' top players.

In the 2005-2006 season, the Capitals had a total of 70 points overall. This indicates the total number of points they earned throughout the season, which is a measure of their performance.

The Capitals shut out their opponents only once in the 2005-2006 season.

In the 2005-2006 season, the Capitals had a total of 15 short-handed goals. This means that they scored 15 goals while they were playing with fewer players on the ice due to penalties. This statistic shows that the Capitals were effective in capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes and taking advantage of the power play situations.

Chris Clark was fined for elbowing a Flyer in the November 3, 2005 game.

The Washington Capitals faced the New Jersey Devils in the 1987-1988 Patrick Division finals.

In 1980, the Washington Capitals traded Robert Picard to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bryan Muir is the correct answer because he resigned with the Capitals in February 2006 and has been playing in the NHL for 10 seasons.

Brian Willsie was the only player for the Capitals to play all 82 games in the 2005-06 season. This means that he did not miss a single game throughout the entire season. This level of consistency and durability is impressive and shows Willsie's commitment to the team and his ability to stay healthy and perform at a high level throughout the season.

In the 2005-2006 season, the Capitals won a total of 9 games in shootout or overtime. This means that in those games, they were able to secure the win either during the shootout or in the extra period of play.