2018–19 Washington Capitals season

The 2018–19 Washington Capitals season was the 45th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974.[1] It was the first season with new head coach Todd Reirden. They entered the season as the defending Stanley Cup champions. The Capitals clinched a playoff spot on March 28, 2019, after a 3–2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.[2] On April 4, the team defended their division title in a 2–1 win against the Montreal Canadiens.[3]

2018–19 Washington Capitals
Metropolitan Division champions
Division1st Metropolitan
Conference3rd Eastern
2018–19 record48–26–8
Home record24–11–6
Road record24–15–2
Goals for278
Goals against249
Team information
General managerBrian MacLellan
CoachTodd Reirden
CaptainAlexander Ovechkin
Alternate captainsNicklas Backstrom
Brooks Orpik
ArenaCapital One Arena
Minor league affiliate(s)Hershey Bears (AHL)
South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsAlexander Ovechkin (51)
AssistsJohn Carlson (57)
PointsAlexander Ovechkin (89)
Penalty minutesTom Wilson (128)
Plus/minusMichal Kempny (+24)
WinsBraden Holtby (32)
Goals against averageBraden Holtby (2.82)

The Capitals faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost in seven games. With losing the series after taking a 2–0 series lead, this was the eleventh time the Capitals have lost a playoff series after taking a 2–game lead in their franchise history.

Standings

Metropolitan Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 y Washington Capitals 82 48 26 8 44 278 249 +29 104
2 x New York Islanders 82 48 27 7 43 228 196 +32 103
3 x Pittsburgh Penguins 82 44 26 12 42 273 241 +32 100
4 x Carolina Hurricanes 82 46 29 7 44 245 223 +22 99
5 x Columbus Blue Jackets 82 47 31 4 45 258 232 +26 98
6 Philadelphia Flyers 82 37 37 8 34 244 281 37 82
7 New York Rangers 82 32 36 14 26 227 272 45 78
8 New Jersey Devils 82 31 41 10 28 222 275 53 72
Source: National Hockey League
x Clinched playoff spot; y Clinched division.

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 18, 2018.[4]

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.[5]

2018–19 game log

  Win (2 Points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs

The Capitals faced the Carolina Hurricanes in the First Round of the playoffs,[6] and were defeated in seven games.[7]

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs

  Win   Loss

Player statistics

As of April 24, 2019[8]

Skaters

Goaltenders

Regular season[11]
Player GP GS MIN W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Braden Holtby59583,406:34321951602.821,795.9113022
Pheonix Copley27241,528:561673742.90776.9051010
Playoffs[12]
Player GP GS MIN W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Braden Holtby77448:5834202.67233.9141000

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

DateDetailsRef
June 22, 2018 (2018-06-22) To Colorado Avalanche
Philipp Grubauer
Brooks Orpik
To Washington Capitals
2nd-round pick in 2018
[13]
June 23, 2018 (2018-06-23) To Vancouver Canucks
6th-round pick in 2018
6th-round pick in 2019
To Washington Capitals
6th-round pick in 2018
[14]
February 21, 2019 (2019-02-21) To Los Angeles Kings
3rd-round pick in 2019
Conditional 6th-round pick in 2020
To Washington Capitals
Carl Hagelin
[15]
February 22, 2019 (2019-02-22) To Detroit Red Wings
Madison Bowey
2nd-round pick in 2020
To Washington Capitals
Nick Jensen
BUF's 5th-round pick in 2019
[16]
June 14, 2019 (2019-06-14) To Philadelphia Flyers
Matt Niskanen
To Washington Capitals
Radko Gudas
[17]

Free agents

DatePlayerTeamContract termRef
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Jay Beagleto Vancouver Canucks4-year[18]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Nic Dowdfrom Vancouver Canucks1-year[19]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Tyler Graovacto Calgary Flames1-year[20]
July 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)Jayson Megnafrom Vancouver Canucks1-year[21]
July 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)Michael Sgarbossafrom Winnipeg Jets1-year[21]
July 10, 2018 (2018-07-10)Joe Whitneyto Linköpings (SHL)2-year[22]
July 24, 2018 (2018-07-24)Brooks Orpikfrom Colorado Avalanche1-year[23]
August 2, 2018 (2018-08-02)Tim McGauleyto Colorado Eagles (AHL)Unknown[24]
August 13, 2018 (2018-08-13)Zach Sillto Sparta Praha (ELH)Unknown[25]
August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)Adam Carlsonto Rapid City Rush (ECHL)1-year[26]
August 16, 2018 (2018-08-16)Wayne Simpsonto Rochester Americans (AHL)1-year[27]
August 21, 2018 (2018-08-21)Anthony Pelusoto Calgary Flames1-year[28]
September 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)Sergei Shumakovfrom CSKA Moscow (KHL)1-year[29]
October 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)Alex Chiassonto Edmonton Oilers1-year[30]
February 25, 2019 (2019-02-25)Parker Milnerfrom Hershey Bears (AHL)1-year[31]
March 18, 2019 (2019-03-18)Joe Snivelyfrom Yale Bulldogs (ECAC Hockey)2-year[32]
April 5, 2019 (2019-04-05)Bobby Nardellafrom Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Big Ten)2-year[33]

Waivers

DatePlayerTeamRef
October 2, 2018 (2018-10-02)Dmitrij Jaskinfrom St. Louis Blues[34]

Signings

DatePlayerContract termRef
June 24, 2018 (2018-06-24)John Carlson8-year[38]
June 28, 2018 (2018-06-28)Devante Smith-Pelly1-year[39]
June 29, 2018 (2018-06-29)Michal Kempny4-year[40]
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)Travis Boyd2-year[41]
July 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)Riley Barber1-year[42]
July 13, 2018 (2018-07-13)Liam O'Brien1-year[43]
July 19, 2018 (2018-07-19)Madison Bowey2-year[44]
July 24, 2018 (2018-07-24)Brooks Orpik1-year[45]
July 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)Tom Wilson6-year[46]
September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)Alexander Alexeyev3-year[47]
February 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)Nick Jensen4-year[48]
April 11, 2019 (2019-04-11)Nic Dowd3-year[49]
May 20, 2019 (2019-05-20)Shane Gersich1-year[50]
May 20, 2019 (2019-05-20)Brian Pinho1-year[51]
June 10, 2019 (2019-06-10)Liam O'Brien1-year[52]
June 16, 2019 (2019-06-16)Carl Hagelin4-year[53]

Draft picks

Below are the Washington Capitals' selections at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 31 Alexander Alexeyev D Russia Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
2 461 Martin Fehervary D Slovakia IK Oskarshamn (Allsvenskan)
2 472 Kody Clark RW Canada Ottawa 67's (OHL)
3 93 Riley Sutter C/RW Canada Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5 124 Mitchell Gibson G United States Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
6 186 Alex Kannok-Leipert D Canada Vancouver Giants (WHL)
7 217 Eric Florchuk C Canada Victoria Royals (WHL)

Notes:

  1. The Florida Panthers' second-round pick went the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on July 2, 2017, that sent Marcus Johansson to New Jersey in exchange for Toronto's third-round pick in 2018 and this pick.[54]
  2. The Colorado Avalanche's second-round pick went to the Washington Capitals as the result of a trade on June 22, 2018, that sent Philipp Grubauer and Brooks Orpik to Colorado in exchange for this pick.[13]

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