2006–07 Washington Capitals season
The 2006–07 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals' 33rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL), and the last one in which they used their blue, black and bronze color scheme.
2006–07 Washington Capitals | |
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Division | 5th Southeast |
Conference | 14th Eastern |
2006–07 record | 28–40–14 |
Goals for | 235 |
Goals against | 286 |
Team information | |
General manager | George McPhee |
Coach | Glen Hanlon |
Captain | Chris Clark |
Alternate captains | Brian Sutherby Dainius Zubrus (Oct-Feb) Alexander Ovechkin (Feb-Apr) |
Arena | Verizon Center |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Alexander Ovechkin (46) |
Assists | Alexander Ovechkin (46) |
Points | Alexander Ovechkin (92) |
Wins | Olaf Kolzig (22) |
Goals against average | Brent Johnson (3.61) |
Regular season
- December 15, 2006 - Ovechkin gets the second hat trick of his career by scoring all three goals of a 3-2 overtime victory against the Atlanta Thrashers. The third goal is scored just six seconds into overtime, tying Mats Sundin and David Legwand for the fastest regular-season overtime goal ever scored.[1][2][3]
Season standings
No. | CR | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |
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1 | 3 | Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 43 | 28 | 11 | 246 | 245 | 97 |
2 | 7 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 44 | 33 | 5 | 253 | 261 | 93 |
3 | 11 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 241 | 253 | 88 |
4 | 12 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 35 | 31 | 16 | 247 | 257 | 86 |
5 | 14 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 28 | 40 | 14 | 235 | 286 | 70 |
Note: No. = Division rank, CR = Conference rank, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points
Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
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Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast |
P – Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot
Schedule and results
October
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
1 | October 5 | Washington | 2 – 5 | NY Rangers | Kolzig | 18,200 | 0–1–0 | 0 | |
2 | October 7 | Carolina | 2 – 5 | Washington | Kolzig | 16,622 | 1–1–0 | 2 | |
3 | October 12 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Minnesota | SO | Johnson | 18,064 | 1–1–1 | 3 |
4 | October 14 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | Washington | OT | Kolzig | 11,995 | 1–1–2 | 4 |
5 | October 18 | Florida | 2 – 5 | Washington | Kolzig | 10,125 | 2–1–2 | 6 | |
6 | October 19 | Washington | 3 – 4 | Atlanta | SO | Johnson | 12,719 | 2–1–3 | 7 |
7 | October 21 | Tampa Bay | 6 – 4 | Washington | Kolzig | 13,327 | 2–2–3 | 7 | |
8 | October 25 | Washington | 5 – 3 | Colorado | Kolzig | 17,047 | 3–2–3 | 9 | |
9 | October 27 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Vancouver | SO | Kolzig | 18,630 | 3–2–4 | 10 |
10 | October 28 | Washington | 0 – 4 | Edmonton | Johnson | 16,839 | 3–3–4 | 10 | |
11 | October 30 | Washington | 4 – 2 | Calgary | Kolzig | 19,289 | 4–3–4 | 12 |
November
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
12 | November 3 | Atlanta | 4 – 3 | Washington | Kolzig | 12,834 | 4–4–4 | 12 | |
13 | November 4 | Washington | 5 – 3 | Philadelphia | Johnson | 19,564 | 5–4–4 | 14 | |
14 | November 6 | Ottawa | 3 – 4 | Washington | OT | Johnson | 10,845 | 6–4–4 | 16 |
15 | November 9 | Washington | 0 – 5 | Carolina | Johnson | 18,639 | 6–5–4 | 16 | |
16 | November 11 | NY Rangers | 1 – 3 | Washington | Kolzig | 16,263 | 7–5–4 | 18 | |
17 | November 13 | Washington | 4 – 1 | Florida | Kolzig | 12,108 | 8–5–4 | 20 | |
18 | November 15 | Boston | 3 – 2 | Washington | SO | Kolzig | 10,878 | 8–5–5 | 21 |
19 | November 17 | Carolina | 4 – 1 | Washington | Kolzig | 12,683 | 8–6–5 | 21 | |
20 | November 18 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Boston | OT | Johnson | 16,837 | 8–6–6 | 22 |
21 | November 22 | Atlanta | 4 – 2 | Washington | Kolzig | 11,284 | 8–7–6 | 22 | |
22 | November 24 | Toronto | 7 – 1 | Washington | Johnson | 14,892 | 8–8–6 | 22 | |
23 | November 25 | Washington | 1 – 4 | NY Islanders | Kolzig | 13,214 | 8–9–6 | 22 | |
24 | November 28 | Washington | 5 – 2 | Tampa Bay | Kolzig | 18,874 | 9–9–6 | 24 | |
25 | November 30 | Dallas | 3 – 4 | Washington | Kolzig | 10,912 | 10–9–6 | 26 |
December
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
26 | December 2 | Buffalo | 4 – 7 | Washington | Kolzig | 17,162 | 11–9–6 | 28 | |
27 | December 6 | Ottawa | 2 – 6 | Washington | Kolzig | 10,926 | 12–9–6 | 30 | |
28 | December 8 | Anaheim | 6 – 1 | Washington | Kolzig | 12,269 | 12–10–6 | 30 | |
29 | December 9 | Washington | 5 – 3 | Philadelphia | Johnson | 19,211 | 13–10–6 | 32 | |
30 | December 11 | Pittsburgh | 5 – 4 | Washington | SO | Kolzig | 14,793 | 13–10–7 | 33 |
31 | December 15 | Washington | 3 – 2 | Atlanta | OT | Johnson | 16,920 | 14–10–7 | 35 |
32 | December 16 | Philadelphia | 1 – 4 | Washington | Kolzig | 15,021 | 15–10–7 | 37 | |
33 | December 19 | Tampa Bay | 5 – 4 | Washington | Kolzig | 10,417 | 15–11–7 | 37 | |
34 | December 22 | New Jersey | 4 – 1 | Washington | Johnson | 13,744 | 15–12–7 | 37 | |
35 | December 23 | Washington | 3 – 2 | Toronto | Kolzig | 19,488 | 16–12–7 | 39 | |
36 | December 26 | Washington | 3 – 6 | Buffalo | Johnson | 18,690 | 16–13–7 | 39 | |
37 | December 27 | Montreal | 4 – 1 | Washington | Kolzig | 15,609 | 16–14–7 | 39 | |
38 | December 29 | Washington | 3 – 4 | New Jersey | Kolzig | 16,297 | 16–15–7 | 39 | |
39 | December 30 | Washington | 1 – 4 | NY Rangers | Kolzig | 18,200 | 16–16–7 | 39 |
January
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
40 | January 1 | Phoenix | 3 – 2 | Washington | Kolzig | 12,579 | 16–17–7 | 39 | |
41 | January 4 | Montreal | 1 – 5 | Washington | Kolzig | 11,287 | 17–17–7 | 41 | |
42 | January 6 | Atlanta | 2 – 3 | Washington | OT | Kolzig | 15,642 | 18–17–7 | 43 |
43 | January 9 | Philadelphia | 2 – 6 | Washington | Kolzig | 13,143 | 19–17–7 | 45 | |
44 | January 11 | Washington | 4 – 5 | Tampa Bay | Kolzig | 18,804 | 19–18–7 | 45 | |
45 | January 13 | Washington | 3 – 7 | Florida | Kolzig | 15,061 | 19–19–7 | 45 | |
46 | January 16 | Washington | 2 – 5 | Ottawa | Johnson | 18,810 | 19–20–7 | 45 | |
47 | January 18 | Washington | 5 – 2 | Carolina | Kolzig | 16,285 | 20–20–7 | 47 | |
48 | January 20 | Florida | 4 – 1 | Washington | Kolzig | 13,877 | 20–21–7 | 47 | |
49 | January 26 | Washington | 2 – 6 | Carolina | Johnson | 18,044 | 20–22–7 | 47 | |
50 | January 27 | Carolina | 3 – 7 | Washington | Kolzig | 16,924 | 21–22–7 | 49 | |
51 | January 30 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Ottawa | Kolzig | 19,178 | 21–23–7 | 49 |
February
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
52 | February 1 | Washington | 3 – 6 | Florida | Kolzig | 11,300 | 21–24–7 | 49 | |
53 | February 3 | Washington | 0 – 2 | Pittsburgh | Kolzig | 17,132 | 21–25–7 | 49 | |
54 | February 4 | NY Islanders | 1 – 2 | Washington | SO | Kolzig | 12,508 | 22–25–7 | 51 |
55 | February 6 | Boston | 3 – 2 | Washington | SO | Kolzig | 15,273 | 22–25–8 | 52 |
56 | February 8 | Los Angeles | 3 – 4 | Washington | OT | Kolzig | 15,527 | 23–25–8 | 54 |
57 | February 10 | NY Rangers | 5 – 2 | Washington | Kolzig | 18,277 | 23–26–8 | 54 | |
58 | February 15 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Tampa Bay | SO | Johnson | 18,744 | 23–26–9 | 55 |
59 | February 18 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Pittsburgh | Johnson | 17,132 | 23–27–9 | 55 | |
60 | February 20 | Washington | 3 – 5 | Montreal | Johnson | 21,273 | 23–28–9 | 55 | |
61 | February 21 | San Jose | 3 – 2 | Washington | SO | Johnson | 13,622 | 23–28–10 | 56 |
62 | February 24 | Washington | 4 – 2 | New Jersey | Johnson | 14,301 | 24–28–10 | 58 | |
63 | February 25 | New Jersey | 3 – 2 | Washington | Johnson | 14,585 | 24–29–10 | 58 | |
64 | February 27 | Florida | 6 – 5 | Washington | OT | Johnson | 10,979 | 24–29–11 | 59 |
March
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
65 | March 1 | Tampa Bay | 5 – 4 | Washington | SO | Johnson | 10,462 | 24–29–12 | 60 |
66 | March 3 | NY Islanders | 6 – 2 | Washington | Johnson | 16,453 | 24–30–12 | 60 | |
67 | March 6 | Washington | 1 – 2 | Toronto | Cassivi | 19,531 | 24–31–12 | 60 | |
68 | March 9 | Carolina | 3 – 0 | Washington | Johnson | 13,970 | 24–32–12 | 60 | |
69 | March 10 | Washington | 2 – 5 | NY Islanders | Johnson | 15,764 | 24–33–12 | 60 | |
70 | March 12 | Washington | 2 – 4 | Atlanta | Johnson | 14,041 | 24–34–12 | 60 | |
71 | March 15 | Washington | 3 – 4 | Boston | SO | Kolzig | 15,091 | 24–34–13 | 61 |
72 | March 16 | Toronto | 1 – 5 | Washington | Kolzig | 16,281 | 25–34–13 | 63 | |
73 | March 18 | Tampa Bay | 1 – 7 | Washington | Kolzig | 14,274 | 26–34–13 | 65 | |
74 | March 21 | Washington | 2 – 5 | Buffalo | Kolzig | 18,690 | 26–35–13 | 65 | |
75 | March 22 | Washington | 3 – 4 | Carolina | Johnson | 18,740 | 26–36–13 | 65 | |
76 | March 24 | Washington | 1 – 4 | Montreal | Kolzig | 21,273 | 26–37–13 | 65 | |
77 | March 27 | Pittsburgh | 4 – 3 | Washington | Kolzig | 18,277 | 26–38–13 | 65 | |
78 | March 30 | Washington | 2 – 3 | Florida | OT | Johnson | 15,712 | 26–38–14 | 66 |
79 | March 31 | Washington | 2 – 5 | Tampa Bay | Kolzig | 20,064 | 26–39–14 | 66 |
April
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record |
Pts |
80 | April 3 | Florida | 0 – 1 | Washington | Kolzig | 16,311 | 27–39–14 | 68 | |
81 | April 4 | Washington | 3 – 2 | Atlanta | Johnson | 18,783 | 28–39–14 | 70 | |
82 | April 7 | Buffalo | 2 – 0 | Washington | Kolzig | 18,277 | 28–40–14 | 70 |
- Green background indicates win.
- Red background indicates regulation loss.
- White background indicates overtime/shootout loss.
Playoffs
For the third consecutive season, the Capitals failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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- Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
- Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Transactions
Trades
July 12, 2006 | To Washington Capitals Richard Zednik |
To Montreal Canadiens 3rd round pick in 2007 |
February 1, 2007 | To Washington Capitals Milan Jurcina |
To Boston Bruins 4th round pick in 2008 |
February 25, 2007 | To Washington Capitals 2nd round pick in 2007 |
To New York Islanders Richard Zednik |
February 26, 2007 | To Washington Capitals Andy Hedlund 6th round pick in 2008 |
To Ottawa Senators Lawrence Nycholat |
February 27, 2007 | To Washington Capitals Jiri Novotny 1st round pick in 2007 |
To Buffalo Sabres Dainius Zubrus Timo Helbling |
February 27, 2007 | To Washington Capitals Conditional draft pick |
To Los Angeles Kings Jamie Heward |
Free agents acquired
Player | Former team |
F Donald Brashear | Philadelphia Flyers |
D John Erskine | New York Islanders |
Free agents lost
Player | New team |
F Brian Willsie | Los Angeles Kings |
F Jeff Halpern | Dallas Stars |
D Boyd Kane | Philadelphia Flyers |
F Graham Mink | San Jose Sharks |
D Mathieu Biron | San Jose Sharks |
Roster
2006–07 Washington Capitals Roster | |
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Goaltenders: 1 – Johnson • 35 – Cassivi • 37 – Kolzig Defensemen 2 – Pothier • 4 – Erskine • 23 – Jurcina • 26 – Morrisonn • 27 – Clymer • 44 – Eminger • 47 – Muir • 52 – Green Forwards 8 – Ovechkin • 10 – Bradley • 13 – Novotny • 14 – Fehr • 15 – Gordon • 16 – Sutherby • 17 – Clark • 18 – Pettinger • 21 – Laich • 24 – Beech • 25 – Steckel • 28 – Semin • 38 – Klepis • 43 – Fleischmann • 87 – Brashear General Manager: George McPhee • Coach: Glen Hanlon |
Draft picks
Washington's picks at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia.[7]
Round | # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team (league) |
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1 | 4 | Nicklas Backstrom (C) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals | Brynas IF (Elitserien) |
1 | 23 | Semyon Varlamov (G) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals (from Nashville) | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (Russian Superleague) |
2 | 34 | Michal Neuvirth (G) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals | Sparta Praha (Czech Extraliga) |
2 | 35 | Francois Bouchard (RW) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals (from Boston) | Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) |
2 | 52 | Keith Seabrook (D) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals (from Anaheim) | Burnaby Express (BCHL) |
4 | 97 | Oskar Osala (LW) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals | Mississauga IceDogs (OHL) |
4 | 122 | Luke Lynes (C/LW) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals (from Detroit) | Brampton Battalion (OHL) |
5 | 127 | Maxime Lacroix (LW) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals | Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) |
6 | 157 | Brent Gwidt (C) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals | Lakeland (USHS-WI) |
6 | 177 | Mathieu Perreault (C) | ![]() |
Washington Capitals (from Buffalo) | Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) |
See also
References
- Game log: Washington Capitals game log on espn.com
- Team standings: NHL standings on espn.com
- Player Stats: Washington Capitals 2006-07 Reg. Season Stats on espn.com
- Draft picks: 2006 NHL Entry Draft
- https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/199512300STL.html
- https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/200603090VAN.html
- https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/200612150ATL.html
- Standings: NHL Public Relations Department (2008). Dave McCarthy; et al. (eds.). THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Official Guide & Record Book/2009. National Hockey League. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-894801-14-0.
- "2006–2007 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- "2006-07 Washington Capitals Statistics - Hockey-Reference.com". hockey-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
- 2006 NHL Entry Draft Results