1977–78 Washington Capitals season
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Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 14, 1977 | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 15, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1977–78 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's second and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland had not cured the attendance problems that had plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | L | October 19, 1977 | 3–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 24, 1977 | 1–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | W | October 26, 1977 | 6–2 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1977–78 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season The 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season was the sixth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | L | October 28, 1977 | 1–8 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1977–78) |
2–4–0 |
| 7 | L | October 29, 1977 | 4–7 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1977–78 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the 11th season for the North Stars. The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18-53-9... ) |
2–5–0 |
| 8 | T | November 2, 1977 | 2–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1977–78 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-second season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 26-43-11 record, earning 63 points, which was their lowest total since the 1957-58 season. The Hawks managed to qualify for the playoffs, as they finished in third place in the... ) |
2–5–1 |
| 9 | L | November 3, 1977 | 1–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 11th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers lost their hold on the Patrick Division in 1977–78 and settled for second place. Tom Bladon's 8 points in a game against the Cleveland Barons on December 11 set an NHL record... ) |
2–6–1 |
| 10 | L | November 5, 1977 | 1–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 11th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers lost their hold on the Patrick Division in 1977–78 and settled for second place. Tom Bladon's 8 points in a game against the Cleveland Barons on December 11 set an NHL record... ) |
2–7–1 |
| 11 | L | November 8, 1977 | 1–5 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
2–8–1 |
| 12 | T | November 9, 1977 | 1–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–8–2 |
| 13 | L | November 11, 1977 | 1–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-first season of the franchise, fifty-first as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs made the playoffs and won two series before losing the semi-finals to the Montreal Canadiens.-NHL Draft:-Game log:... ) |
2–9–2 |
| 14 | L | November 13, 1977 | 0–6 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Islanders season The 1977–78 New York Islanders season was the sixth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
2–10–2 |
| 15 | T | November 15, 1977 | 2–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1977–78 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season The 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season was the eleventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the season, the team's founders, Sid Salomon, Jr. and Sid Salomon III, sold the team to pet food giant Ralston Purina, and the St. Louis Arena became the Checkerdome... ) |
2–10–3 |
| 16 | L | November 16, 1977 | 2–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-first season of the franchise, fifty-first as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs made the playoffs and won two series before losing the semi-finals to the Montreal Canadiens.-NHL Draft:-Game log:... ) |
2–11–3 |
| 17 | L | November 19, 1977 | 6–7 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1977–78 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
2–12–3 |
| 18 | L | November 20, 1977 | 2–5 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1977–78 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
2–13–3 |
| 19 | T | November 23, 1977 | 2–2 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1977–78 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season The 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season was the sixth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
2–13–4 |
| 20 | L | November 24, 1977 | 0–6 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
2–14–4 |
| 21 | T | November 26, 1977 | 4–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-first season of the franchise, fifty-first as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs made the playoffs and won two series before losing the semi-finals to the Montreal Canadiens.-NHL Draft:-Game log:... ) |
2–14–5 |
| 22 | L | November 29, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
2–15–5 |
| 23 | L | December 2, 1977 | 2–3 | Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1977–78 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's second and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland had not cured the attendance problems that had plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967... ) |
2–16–5 |
| 24 | L | December 4, 1977 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
2–17–5 |
| 25 | L | December 6, 1977 | 2–5 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1977–78 1977–78 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
2–18–5 |
| 26 | W | December 7, 1977 | 5–3 | @ Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1977–78 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's second and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland had not cured the attendance problems that had plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967... ) |
3–18–5 |
| 27 | L | December 10, 1977 | 1–5 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1977–78 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season The 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season was the sixth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
3–19–5 |
| 28 | W | December 11, 1977 | 2–1 | St. Louis Blues (1977–78 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season The 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season was the eleventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the season, the team's founders, Sid Salomon, Jr. and Sid Salomon III, sold the team to pet food giant Ralston Purina, and the St. Louis Arena became the Checkerdome... ) |
4–19–5 |
| 29 | L | December 13, 1977 | 1–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1977–78 1977–78 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–20–5 |
| 30 | W | December 17, 1977 | 2–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
5–20–5 |
| 31 | T | December 21, 1977 | 5–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Rangers season The 1977–78 New York Rangers season was the fifty-second season of the New York Rangers franchise. The Rangers slipped to last in the Patrick but qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top twelve records in the league. The Rangers lost in the first round of the playoffs.-Offseason:The... ) |
5–20–6 |
| 32 | W | December 23, 1977 | 3–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–20–6 |
| 33 | L | December 27, 1977 | 3–6 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
6–21–6 |
| 34 | T | December 28, 1977 | 2–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
6–21–7 |
| 35 | T | December 30, 1977 | 3–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Rangers season The 1977–78 New York Rangers season was the fifty-second season of the New York Rangers franchise. The Rangers slipped to last in the Patrick but qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top twelve records in the league. The Rangers lost in the first round of the playoffs.-Offseason:The... ) |
6–21–8 |
| 36 | W | January 2, 1978 | 3–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
7–21–8 |
| 37 | W | January 4, 1978 | 4–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
8–21–8 |
| 38 | T | January 7, 1978 | 4–4 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1977–78 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
8–21–9 |
| 39 | L | January 8, 1978 | 1–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1977–78 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-second season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 26-43-11 record, earning 63 points, which was their lowest total since the 1957-58 season. The Hawks managed to qualify for the playoffs, as they finished in third place in the... ) |
8–22–9 |
| 40 | L | January 11, 1978 | 3–6 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
8–23–9 |
| 41 | T | January 13, 1978 | 2–2 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1977–78 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the 11th season for the North Stars. The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18-53-9... ) |
8–23–10 |
| 42 | L | January 14, 1978 | 0–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Islanders season The 1977–78 New York Islanders season was the sixth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
8–24–10 |
| 43 | L | January 18, 1978 | 2–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1977–78 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-second season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 26-43-11 record, earning 63 points, which was their lowest total since the 1957-58 season. The Hawks managed to qualify for the playoffs, as they finished in third place in the... ) |
8–25–10 |
| 44 | L | January 19, 1978 | 1–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
8–26–10 |
| 45 | W | January 21, 1978 | 5–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
9–26–10 |
| 46 | L | January 22, 1978 | 3–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–27–10 |
| 47 | T | January 25, 1978 | 3–3 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1977–78) |
9–27–11 |
| 48 | L | January 27, 1978 | 2–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
9–28–11 |
| 49 | L | January 29, 1978 | 0–4 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1977–78 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the 11th season for the North Stars. The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18-53-9... ) |
9–29–11 |
| 50 | L | January 31, 1978 | 2–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1977–78 1977–78 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
9–30–11 |
| 51 | L | February 1, 1978 | 3–8 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
9–31–11 |
| 52 | L | February 4, 1978 | 1–6 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Islanders season The 1977–78 New York Islanders season was the sixth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
9–32–11 |
| 53 | L | February 5, 1978 | 1–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1977–78 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
9–33–11 |
| 54 | W | February 10, 1978 | 4–1 | @ Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1977–78 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's second and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland had not cured the attendance problems that had plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967... ) |
10–33–11 |
| 55 | L | February 12, 1978 | 1–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 11th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers lost their hold on the Patrick Division in 1977–78 and settled for second place. Tom Bladon's 8 points in a game against the Cleveland Barons on December 11 set an NHL record... ) |
10–34–11 |
| 56 | L | February 14, 1978 | 2–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1977–78 1977–78 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
10–35–11 |
| 57 | L | February 17, 1978 | 2–8 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
10–36–11 |
| 58 | W | February 19, 1978 | 2–1 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1977–78 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the 11th season for the North Stars. The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18-53-9... ) |
11–36–11 |
| 59 | L | February 21, 1978 | 1–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
11–37–11 |
| 60 | L | February 23, 1978 | 1–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–38–11 |
| 61 | L | February 25, 1978 | 0–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-first season of the franchise, fifty-first as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs made the playoffs and won two series before losing the semi-finals to the Montreal Canadiens.-NHL Draft:-Game log:... ) |
11–39–11 |
| 62 | L | February 26, 1978 | 1–6 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1977–78 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 11th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers lost their hold on the Patrick Division in 1977–78 and settled for second place. Tom Bladon's 8 points in a game against the Cleveland Barons on December 11 set an NHL record... ) |
11–40–11 |
| 63 | W | February 28, 1978 | 7–4 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1977–78) |
12–40–11 |
| 64 | T | March 4, 1978 | 3–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1977–78 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season The 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season was the eleventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the season, the team's founders, Sid Salomon, Jr. and Sid Salomon III, sold the team to pet food giant Ralston Purina, and the St. Louis Arena became the Checkerdome... ) |
12–40–12 |
| 65 | L | March 8, 1978 | 3–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
12–41–12 |
| 66 | L | March 12, 1978 | 2–8 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Rangers season The 1977–78 New York Rangers season was the fifty-second season of the New York Rangers franchise. The Rangers slipped to last in the Patrick but qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top twelve records in the league. The Rangers lost in the first round of the playoffs.-Offseason:The... ) |
12–42–12 |
| 67 | L | March 15, 1978 | 2–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1977–78 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-first season of the franchise, fifty-first as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs made the playoffs and won two series before losing the semi-finals to the Montreal Canadiens.-NHL Draft:-Game log:... ) |
12–43–12 |
| 68 | W | March 18, 1978 | 8–3 | Cleveland Barons Cleveland Barons (NHL) The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967... (1977–78 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season The 1977–78 Cleveland Barons season was the team's second and final season in the NHL. The relocation to Cleveland had not cured the attendance problems that had plagued the franchise from its inception in Oakland as the Seals in 1967... ) |
13–43–12 |
| 69 | L | March 19, 1978 | 2–3 | St. Louis Blues (1977–78 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season The 1977–78 St. Louis Blues season was the eleventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the season, the team's founders, Sid Salomon, Jr. and Sid Salomon III, sold the team to pet food giant Ralston Purina, and the St. Louis Arena became the Checkerdome... ) |
13–44–12 |
| 70 | L | March 22, 1978 | 2–6 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1977–78 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1977–78 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-second season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 26-43-11 record, earning 63 points, which was their lowest total since the 1957-58 season. The Hawks managed to qualify for the playoffs, as they finished in third place in the... ) |
13–45–12 |
| 71 | L | March 24, 1978 | 4–11 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Rangers season The 1977–78 New York Rangers season was the fifty-second season of the New York Rangers franchise. The Rangers slipped to last in the Patrick but qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top twelve records in the league. The Rangers lost in the first round of the playoffs.-Offseason:The... ) |
13–46–12 |
| 72 | L | March 25, 1978 | 0–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
13–47–12 |
| 73 | L | March 26, 1978 | 1–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1977–78 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season The 1977–78 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 46th season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–48–12 |
| 74 | T | March 28, 1978 | 4–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1977–78 1977–78 Boston Bruins season The 1977–78 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 54th season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
13–48–13 |
| 75 | W | March 30, 1978 | 4–3 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1977–78) |
14–48–13 |
| 76 | L | April 1, 1978 | 2–3 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1977–78 1977–78 New York Islanders season The 1977–78 New York Islanders season was the sixth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
14–49–13 |
| 77 | T | April 2, 1978 | 4–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1977–78 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season The 1977–78 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 69th season. The Canadiens won their third straight Stanley Cup, and 21st overall.-Game log:-Stanley Cup:Boston Bruins vs... ) |
14–49–14 |
| 78 | W | April 4, 1978 | 4–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1977–78 1977–78 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
15–49–14 |
| 79 | W | April 8, 1978 | 6–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1977–78 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1977–78 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their eleventh in the National Hockey League. They finished fourth in the Norris Division, thus did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
16–49–14 |
| 80 | W | April 9, 1978 | 4–2 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1977–78 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season The 1977–78 Atlanta Flames season was the sixth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
17–49–14 |
Playoffs
The Capitals still had several years to go before they would win enough games to qualify for the playoffs.Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 80 | 38 | 35 | 73 | 12 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 72 | 24 | 37 | 61 | 6 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 78 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 10 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 75 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 101 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
| RW | 57 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 125 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 52 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 6 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| LW | 77 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 119 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 63 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 82 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 74 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 40 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 28 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 60 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 67 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 44 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 22 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 79 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 167 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 80 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 78 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 49 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 79 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 69 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 195 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 16 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 29 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 46 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 44 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 22 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 18 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 67 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 16 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW/C | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 43 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2492 | 43 | 11 | 23 | 7 | 152 | 3.66 | 1 | |
| 1328 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 94 | 4.25 | 0 | |
| 980 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 68 | 4.16 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4800 | 80 | 17 | 49 | 14 | 314 | 3.92 | 1 |
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals
MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; SO = Shutouts;