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Tag Archives: Bengt Gustafsson
Retro Recap – Madison Square Gartner – Washington Capitals at New York Rangers – February 28, 1985
The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have long been rivals. Over the nearly 46 seasons the Capitals have been in the league, the two Eastern Conference teams have met multiple times during the regular season and playoffs. This latest … Continue reading
10-Game Power Streak: A Look Back on the Washington Capitals’ 10-Game Win Streak of 1983-84
Getty Images The 1983-84 season for the Washington Capitals could simply be described as a roller coaster ride. It began with a seven-game losing streak that was followed by a five-game winning streak. On January 11, they finally climbed over … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Goaltending, History, News, NHL, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season, Alan Haworth, Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Erickson, Craig Laughlin, Darren Veitch, Diane Doyle, Doug Jarvis, Franchise History, Gaetan Duchene, Games, Larry Murphy, Mike Gartner, Pat Riggin, Patrick Division, Rod Langway, Scott Stevens, Washington Capitals, Wins
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Building An Era of Improvement: A Look Back At the 1983-84 Washington Capitals Season
For many longtime Capitals fans, memories of the 1982-83 season, which saw the Washington Capitals become perennial Stanley Cup Playoff contenders, are likely still relatively fresh some 38 years later. In this look back, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a … Continue reading
Maruk Flies High Against the Jets: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets – December 4, 1981
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Over their 46-year history, the Washington Capitals have had some memorable games during the early December time frame. One such game took place on December 4, 1981, a home game against the Winnipeg Jets which featured one … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged AL Jensen, Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Chris Valentine, Dennis Maruk, Diane Doyle, Franchise History, Games, Greg Theberge, Retro Recap, Rick Green, Ryan Walter, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets
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A Gould-en Comeback – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets – October 30, 1983
Washington Capitals Under normal circumstances, barring strikes, lockouts, or pandemics, the NHL starts their regular season action during the month of October, starting their 82 game regular season. By the end of October, games are well under way and the … Continue reading
See-Saw Fight in Landover – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers – March 23, 1986
Steve Babineau/Getty Images During the 1985-86 season, the rivalry between the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers was very strong. In late March of 1986, the Flyers were in first place in the Patrick Division with a record of 48-21-4 and … Continue reading
Saturday Night Regional Rivalry – Retro Recap: Washington Capitals vs New York Rangers – March 3, 1984
NHL The Washington Capitals and New York Rangers have long been natural rivals. Over the nearly 46 seasons the Capitals have been in the league, the two Eastern Conference and Atlantic region teams have met multiples times during the regular … Continue reading
Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Bengt Gustafsson, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Diane Doyle, Herb Brooks, History, Mark Pavelich, Mike Gartner, New York Rangers, NHL, Retro Recap, Teams, Washington Capitals
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Miracle on Capital Centre Ice: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens – February 19, 1980
Photo Credit: @mikecomitto As most avid hockey fans, particularly in the United States, are aware, February 22, 1980 marks the day on which the “Miracle on Ice” occurred, in which the United States Olympic hockey team, a team composed primarily … Continue reading
Capitals Alumni Profile: Bengt-Ake Gustafsson
The Capitals have had a number of great centers in their 43-year history in the NHL. One of those centers was Swede Bengt Gustafsson. In NoVa Caps’ latest Capitals Alumni Profile, NoVa Caps’ Diane Doyle takes a look back at … Continue reading
Bryan Murray and the Washington Capitals’ 1982-1983 Season
Bruce Bennett/ Getty Images The 1982-1983 season was the first season the Capitals ever made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was also the first full season that the late Bryan Murray coached the team. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ Diane … Continue reading
