Tag Archives: Doug Jarvis

Take The Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Capitals Franchise 40 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Capitals 40 years ago today, the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. On September 9, 1982, then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for All-Star defensemen Rod Langway and Brian Engblom, and forwards Doug … Continue reading →

Posted in Defense, History, News, NHL, Players, Trade, Washington Capitals | Tagged Abe Pollin, Brian Engblom, Craig Laughlin, David Poile, Doug Jarvis, Rick Green, Rod Langway | 6 Comments

A Night Of “Firsts” On Valentine’s Day in Calgary: Retro Recap – Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames – February 14, 1985

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Calgary Flames In February of 1985, the Capitals were in first place in the Patrick Division, trying to hold-off the Philadelphia Flyers, who were close on their heels in second place. On February 14, the Capitals played the second … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Re-Caps, Games, History, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Bob Carpenter, Bobby Carpenter, Bryan Murray, Calgary Flames, Dave Christian, Diane Doyle, Doug Jarvis, Eddie Beers, Gaetan Duschesne, Games, Greg Adams, Mike Eaves, Pat Riggin, Retro Recap, Rod Langway, Saddledome, Steve Tambellini, Teams, Valentine's Day, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals History | 1 Comment

10-Game Power Streak: A Look Back on the Washington Capitals’ 10-Game Win Streak of 1983-84

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Diane Doyle

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 | Leave a comment

Capitals Alumni Profile: Doug Jarvis

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: NHL A recent suspension of Anaheim Ducks forward Andrew Cogliano ended the durable forward’s consecutive games played streak at 830 games, the All-Time Games Played streak of former Washington Capitals player, Doug Jarvis, remains unchallenged, even more than 20 years after … Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players | Tagged Bob Gainey, Diane Doyle, Doug Jarvis, Hartford Whalers, Ironman Streak, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Alumni | 1 Comment

Take the Langway Home: The Trade That Saved the Washington Capitals

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

It was 35 years ago this weekend, that the Washington Capitals made the most significant trade in franchise history. It was on September 9, 1982, when then-General Manager David Poile traded captain Ryan Walter and defenseman Rick Green to the … Continue reading →