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2008-2009

2008-2009 Washington Capitals Roster

# N Player ASCA Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
#1
USA flag
471977Farmington, MI, USA6'3"198L
#80
Canada flag
421982Kitchener, ON, CAN6'7"185L
#31
Canada flag
381986Hamilton, ON, CAN6'0"185L
#30
Czechia flag
361988Usti nad Labem, CZE6'1"209L
#60
Canada flag
481976St-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC, CAN5'11"172R
#40
Russia flag
361988Samara, RUS6'2"209L
DEFENSEMEN
#27
Canada flag
361988Burnaby, BC, CAN6'3"214L
#62
USA flag
411983Troy, MI, USA6'1"209R
#4
Canada flag
441980Kingston, ON, CAN6'4"220L
#52
Canada flag
391985Calgary, AB, CAN6'1"207R
#43
Canada flag
521972Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN6'1"209R
#23
Slovakia flag
411983Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK6'4"254R
#44
Sweden flag
421982Järfälla, SWE6'4"220L
#42
Finland flag
401984Espoo, FIN6'1"190L
#26
Croatia flagCanada flag
421982Vancouver, BC, CAN6'4"212L
#2
USA flag
471977New Bedford, MA, USA6'1"201R
#3
USA flag
471977Worcester, MA, USA6'3"209L
#55
Canada flag
391986Calgary, AB, CAN6'6"225L
#89
Canada flag
431981Calgary, AB, CAN6'3"190L
FORWARDS
#20
USA flag
461978Waltham, MA, USA5'8"172R
#83
Canada flag
391985Calgary, AB, CAN6'3"209R
#56
USA flagCanada flag
391986Boston, MA, USA5'8"174L
#10
Canada flag
461978Stittsville, ON, CAN6'3"201R
#87
USA flagCanada flag
531972Bedford, IN, USA6'3"238L
#19
Sweden flag
371987Valbo, SWE6'0"203L
#17
USA flag
481976South Windsor, CT, USA6'0"196R
#91
Russia flag
551969Pskov, RUS6'1"205L
#16
Canada flag
391985Winkler, MB, CAN6'4"207R
#14
Czechia flag
401984Koprivnice, CZE6'1"192L
#33
Canada flag
431981Québec, QC, CAN6'2"198L
#63
Canada flag
391985Halifax, NS, CAN5'11"176R
#15
Canada flag
411983Unity, SK, CAN6'0"201R
#25
Russia flag
501975Togliatti, RUS6'5"236R
#21
Canada flag
411983Wawota, SK, CAN6'2"201L
#53
Canada flag
451979Rosetown, SK, CAN6'2"201L
#38
USA flag
451979Stowe, VT, USA6'3"220R
#92
Sweden flag
521972Stockholm, SWE5'11"192L
#48
Finland flag
371987Vaasa, FIN6'4"243L
#8
Russia flag
391985Moskva, RUS6'2"236R
#39
USA flag
421982Milwaukee, WI, USA6'5"223L
#28
Russia flag
411984Krasnoyarsk, RUS6'2"216R

2008-2009 Washington Capitals Staff

2008-2009 Washington Capitals Captains

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2008-2009 Washington Capitals Demographics

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Washington Capitals Facts

Plays in
National Hockey League
Team Colors
Red + Navy + White + Black
Town
Washington, DC, USAMap
Founded
1974

2008-2009 Washington Capitals Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • Canada flag17 players
  • USA flag10 players
  • Russia flag5 players
  • Sweden flag3 players
  • Finland flag2 players
  • Czechia flag2 players
  • Slovakia flag1 player
  • Croatia flag1 player
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name
Capital One Arenainformation
Location
Washington, DC, USA
Capacity
18 506
Construction Year
1997
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Washington Capitals Games

date home visiting score league
03/06/2025 12:30 AM UTCNew York RangersNew York RangersWashington CapitalsWashington Capitals-NHL
03/03/2025 11:30 PM UTCWashington CapitalsWashington CapitalsOttawa SenatorsOttawa Senators-NHL
03/01/2025 05:30 PM UTCWashington CapitalsWashington CapitalsTampa Bay LightningTampa Bay Lightning1 - 3 NHL
02/28/2025 12:00 AM UTCWashington CapitalsWashington CapitalsSt. Louis BluesSt. Louis Blues2 - 5 NHL
02/26/2025 12:00 AM UTCWashington CapitalsWashington CapitalsCalgary FlamesCalgary Flames1 - 3 NHL
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Latest Transactions

DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
03/03/2025extension
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01/31/2025confirmedleavingUnknown
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01/27/2025extension
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01/10/2025Up/DownjoiningHershey Bears
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11/13/2024confirmedjoiningPittsburgh Penguins
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11/07/2024confirmedleavingHenderson Silver Knights
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10/28/2024Up/DownjoiningHershey Bears
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10/07/2024confirmedjoiningSt. Louis Blues
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Washington Capitals History and Standings

season league GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
2024-2025NHL603314-58215157841.41-Group info
2023-2024NHL823231-811220257911.118Conference QF lossGroup info
2022-2023NHL822737-810255265800.9813Did not make playoffsGroup info
2021-2022NHL823526-9122752451001.228Conference QF lossGroup info
2020-2021NHL563615--5191163771.387Conference QF loss
2019-2020NHL694120--8240215901.35Conference QF lossInfo
2018-2019NHL824826--82782491041.274Conference QF loss
2017-2018NHL824926--72592391051.286Champion
2016-2017NHL825519--82631821181.441Conference SF loss
2015-2016NHL825618--82521931201.461Conference SF loss
2014-2015NHL824526--112422031011.239Conference SF loss
2013-2014NHL823830--14235240901.117Did not make playoffs
2012-2013NHL482718--3149130571.1910Conference QF lossInfo
2011-2012NHL824232--8222230921.1215Conference SF loss
2010-2011NHL824823--112241971071.32Conference SF loss
2009-2010NHL825415--133182331211.481Conference QF loss
2008-2009NHL825024--82722451081.324Conference SF loss
2007-2008NHL824331--8242231941.1512Conference QF loss
2006-2007NHL822840--14235286700.8527Did not make playoffs
2005-2006NHL822941--12237306700.8527Did not make playoffs
2003-2004NHL82234610-3186253590.7228Did not make playoffs
2002-2003NHL8239298-6224220921.1213Conference QF loss
2001-2002NHL82363311-2228240851.0419Did not make playoffs
2000-2001NHL82412710-4233211961.1710Conference QF loss
1999-2000NHL82442412-22271941021.245Conference QF loss
1998-1999NHL8231456--200218680.8323Did not make playoffs
1997-1998NHL82403012--219202921.128Final loss
1996-1997NHL8233409--214231750.9118Did not make playoffs
1995-1996NHL82393211--234204891.0910Conference QF loss
1994-1995NHL4822188--136120521.0810Conference QF loss

Washington Capitals Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season
# player season team league GP G A PTS DESCPIM
1.Czechia flagDmitrij Jaškin (F)2024-2025Ak Bars KazanKHL6130194940
2.Finland flagHenrik Borgström (F)2024-2025HV71SHL4819264510
3.Canada flagNicolas Deschamps (F)2024-2025GrenobleLigue Magnus4415264110
4.Canada flagChandler Stephenson (F)2024-2025Seattle KrakenNHL6010314122
5.Canada flagMatthew Phillips (F)2024-2025Colorado EaglesAHL471425396
6.Canada flagPhilippe Maillet (F)2024-2025HC Ambrì-PiottaNL4315233810
7.USA flagTravis Boyd (F)2024-2025Iowa WildAHL4514243818
8.USA flagConor Sheary (F)2024-2025Syracuse CrunchAHL4113253816
9.USA flagBrian Pinho (F)2024-2025Bridgeport IslandersAHL482116378
10.Canada flagDaniel Carr (F)2024-2025HC LuganoNL5016213722
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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season Roster Avg Height Avg Weight Avg Age
2024-2025View Roster6'2"203 lbs29.09
2023-2024View Roster6'2"201 lbs28.25
2022-2023View Roster6'1"203 lbs28.92
2021-2022View Roster6'1"201 lbs28.18
2020-2021View Roster6'2"205 lbs29.54
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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)14708847141598
2.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)11052717621033
3.undefined flagPeter Bondra (F)961472353825
4.undefined flagMike Gartner (F)758397392789
5.undefined flagJohn Carlson (D)1069155558713
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Franchise All-Time Goals

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)14708847141598
2.undefined flagPeter Bondra (F)961472353825
3.undefined flagMike Gartner (F)758397392789
4.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)11052717621033
5.undefined flagMike Ridley (F)588218329547
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Franchise All-Time Assists

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)11052717621033
2.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)14708847141598
3.undefined flagJohn Carlson (D)1069155558713
4.undefined flagMichal Pivoňka (F)825181418599
5.undefined flagYevgeni Kuznetsov (F)723171397568
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#PlayerGPGTPPIM
1.undefined flagDale Hunter (F)8721815562003
2.undefined flagScott Stevens (D)601984291628
3.undefined flagTom Wilson (F)8131723751486
4.undefined flagCraig Berube (F)41926641220
5.undefined flagAlan May (F)34527691189
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Franchise All-Time Games Played

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)14708847141598
2.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)11052717621033
3.undefined flagJohn Carlson (D)1069155558713
4.undefined flagCalle Johansson (D)984113361474
5.undefined flagPeter Bondra (F)961472353825
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#PlayerGPGTPPPG
1.undefined flagDennis Maruk (F)3431824311.26
2.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)147088415981.09
3.undefined flagJaromír Jágr (F)190832011.06
4.undefined flagMike Gartner (F)7583977891.04
5.undefined flagMike Ribeiro (F)4813491.02
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagDennis Maruk (F)1981-1982NHL8060761361.70128
2.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2007-2008NHL8265471121.3740
3.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2008-2009NHL7956541101.3972
4.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2009-2010NHL7250591091.5189
5.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2005-2006NHL8152541061.3152
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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2007-2008NHL8265471121.3740
2.undefined flagDennis Maruk (F)1981-1982NHL8060761361.70128
3.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2008-2009NHL7956541101.3972
4.undefined flagBobby Carpenter (F)1984-1985NHL805342951.1987
5.undefined flagAlexander Ovechkin (F)2014-2015NHL815328811.0058
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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagDennis Maruk (F)1981-1982NHL8060761361.70128
2.undefined flagAdam Oates (F)2000-2001NHL811369821.0128
3.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)2009-2010NHL8233681011.2350
4.undefined flagNicklas Bäckström (F)2008-2009NHL822266881.0746
5.undefined flagMichal Pivoňka (F)1995-1996NHL731665811.1136
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGTPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagAlan May (F)1989-1990NHL777170.22339
2.undefined flagCraig Berube (F)1993-1994NHL847140.17305
3.undefined flagNeil Sheehy (D)1989-1990NHL59160.10291
4.undefined flagScott Stevens (D)1986-1987NHL7710610.79283
5.undefined flagRandy Holt (D)1982-1983NHL70080.11275
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Nationalities Throughout History

    Recent NHL Entry Draft Selections

    rnd # player born birthplace height weight
    2024
    1#17undefined flagTerik Parascak (F)05/28/2006Lethbridge, AB, CAN6'0"181 lbs
    2#43undefined flagCole Hutson (D)06/28/2006North Barrington, IL, USA5'10"165 lbs
    2#52undefined flagLeon Muggli (D)07/09/2006Cham, SUI6'1"176 lbs
    3#75undefined flagIlya Protas (F)07/18/2006Vitebsk, BLR6'5"201 lbs
    3#90undefined flagEriks Mateiko (F)11/18/2005Jelgava, LAT6'6"209 lbs
    4#114undefined flagNicholas Kempf (G)03/01/2006Morton Grove, IL, USA6'2"190 lbs
    6#178undefined flagPetr Sikora (F)01/02/2006Karvina, CZE6'0"174 lbs
    7#212undefined flagMiroslav Satan (F)03/02/2006East Amherst, NY, USA6'7"190 lbs
    2023
    1#8undefined flagRyan Leonard (F)01/21/2005Amherst, MA, USA6'0"192 lbs
    2#40undefined flagAndrew Cristall (F)02/04/2005Vancouver, BC, CAN5'10"183 lbs
    4#104undefined flagPatrick Thomas (F)08/21/2004Oakville, ON, CAN6'0"179 lbs
    5#136undefined flagCam Allen (D)01/07/2005Toronto, ON, CAN6'0"196 lbs
    7#200undefined flagBrett Hyland (F)02/18/2003Edmonton, AB, CAN5'11"194 lbs
    7#206undefined flagAntoine Keller (G)10/06/2004Dijon, FRA6'3"176 lbs
    2022
    1#20undefined flagIvan Miroshnichenko (F)02/04/2004Ussuriysk, RUS6'1"194 lbs
    2#37undefined flagRyan Chesley (D)02/27/2004Mahtomedi, MN, USA6'0"194 lbs
    3#70undefined flagAlexander Suzdalev (F)03/05/2004Khabarovsk, RUS6'2"181 lbs
    3#85undefined flagLudwig Persson (F)10/08/2003Göteborg, SWE6'0"185 lbs
    5#149undefined flagJake Karabela (F)03/07/2004Guelph, ON, CAN5'11"187 lbs
    6#181undefined flagRyan Hofer (F)05/10/2002Winnipeg, MB, CAN6'3"192 lbs
    7#213undefined flagDavid Gucciardi (D)10/09/2002Toronto, ON, CAN6'1"201 lbs
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    Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

    2018 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup

    Alexander Ovechkin - Yevgeni Kuznetsov - Tom Wilson
    Jakub Vrána - Nicklas Bäckström - T.J. Oshie
    André Burakovsky - Lars Eller - Brett Connolly
    Chandler Stephenson - Jay Beagle - Devante Smith-Pelly

    Michal Kempny - John Carlson
    Dmitri Orlov - Matt Niskanen
    Brooks Orpik - Christian Djoos

    Braden Holtby
    (Philipp Grubauer)