2010–11 Washington Capitals season
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The 2010–11 Washington Capitals season is the 37th season
for the Washington Capitals
in the National Hockey League
(NHL). Despite the Capitals' first round exit in the 2010 Playoffs, ticket prices for this season were increased between 13 and 50 percent.
in the opening round and won four games to one, but were swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning
in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Key: Win Loss Clinch Playoff Series Eliminated from playoffs
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2010–11 season.
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in Los Angeles
, California
.
affiliate will remain to be the Hershey Bears
in the 2010–11
season.
remain Washington's ECHL
affiliate for the 2010–11
season.
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
for the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). Despite the Capitals' first round exit in the 2010 Playoffs, ticket prices for this season were increased between 13 and 50 percent.
Pre-season
| 2010 Pre-season: 5–1–0 (Home: 2–1–0 ; Road: 3–0–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Recap | ||
| 1 | September 22 | Washington Capitals | 6 – 2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
1-0-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010018 | |||
| 2 | September 25 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 1 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
2-0-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010047 | |||
| 3 | September 28 | 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... |
2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
3-0-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010056 | |||
| 4 | September 29 | Washington Capitals | 4 – 1 | 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... |
Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
4-0-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010072 | |||
| 5 | October 1 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3 – 5 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
5-0-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010080 | |||
| 6 | October 3 | Nashville Predators | 3 – 0 | Washington Capitals | Sabourin Dany Sabourin Daniel Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
5-1-0 | http://capitals.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2010010097 | |||
Regular season
| October: 7–4–0 (Home: 4–1–0 ; Road: 3–3–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 1 | 8 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 4 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
0–1–0 | 0 | Recap | ||
| 2 | 9 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 7 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
1–1–0 | 2 | Recap | ||
| 3 | 11 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
2–1–0 | 4 | Recap | |
| 4 | 13 | 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... |
1 – 2 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
3–1–0 | 6 | Recap | ||
| 5 | 16 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
4–1–0 | 8 | Recap | |
| 6 | 19 | 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... |
3 – 1 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
4–2–0 | 8 | Recap | ||
| 7 | 21 | Washington Capitals | 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... |
Varlamov | 4–3–0 | 8 | Recap | ||
| 8 | 23 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
3 – 4 | Washington Capitals | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
5–3–0 | 10 | Recap | |
| 9 | 27 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 0 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
6–3–0 | 12 | Recap | ||
| 10 | 28 | Washington Capitals | 1 – 2 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
6–4–0 | 12 | Recap | ||
| 11 | 30 | Washington Capitals | 7 – 2 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
7–4–0 | 14 | Recap | ||
| November: 10–2–2 (Home: 8–0–1 ; Road: 2–2–1) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 12 | 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... |
4 – 5 | Washington Capitals | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
8–4–0 | 16 | Recap | |
| 13 | 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... |
3 – 5 | Washington Capitals | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
9–4–0 | 18 | Recap | ||
| 14 | 7 | 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... |
2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | OT | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
10–4–0 | 20 | Recap | |
| 15 | 9 | Washington Capitals | 5 – 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... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
11–4–0 | 22 | Recap | ||
| 16 | 11 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
3 – 6 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
12–4–0 | 24 | Recap | ||
| 17 | 13 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 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:... |
OT | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
12–4–1 | 25 | Recap | |
| 18 | 14 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
4 – 6 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
13–4–1 | 27 | Recap | ||
| 19 | 17 | 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:... |
2 – 4 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
14–4–1 | 29 | Recap | ||
| 20 | 19 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 5 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
14–5–1 | 29 | Recap | ||
| 21 | 20 | 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... |
5 – 4 | Washington Capitals | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
14–5–2 | 30 | Recap | |
| 22 | 22 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 5 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
14–6–2 | 30 | Recap | ||
| 23 | 24 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Varlamov | 15–6–2 | 32 | Recap | ||
| 24 | 26 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
0 – 6 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 16–6–2 | 34 | Recap | ||
| 25 | 28 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | SO | Varlamov | 17–6–2 | 36 | Recap | |
| December: 5–6–3 (Home: 2–4–3 ; Road: 3–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 26 | 1 | Washington Capitals | 4 – 1 | St. Louis Blues | Varlamov | 18–6–2 | 38 | Recap | ||
| 27 | 2 | Washington Capitals | 1 – 2 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
18–7–2 | 38 | Recap | ||
| 28 | 4 | Atlanta Thrashers | 3 – 1 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 18–8–2 | 38 | Recap | ||
| 29 | 6 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 – 4 | Washington Capitals | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
18–8–3 | 39 | Recap | |
| 30 | 9 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
3 – 0 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 18–9–3 | 39 | Recap |
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| 31 | 11 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
3 – 2 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
18–10–3 | 39 | Recap | ||
| 32 | 12 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 7 | 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... |
Varlamov | 18–11–3 | 39 | Recap | ||
| 33 | 15 | Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 1 | Washington Capitals | OT | Varlamov | 18–11–4 | 40 | Recap | |
| 34 | 18 | 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... |
3 – 2 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
18–12–4 | 40 | Recap | ||
| 35 | 19 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
19–12–4 | 42 | Recap | ||
| 36 | 21 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 – 5 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
20–12–4 | 44 | Recap | ||
| 37 | 23 | 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... |
3 – 2 | Washington Capitals | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
20–12–5 | 45 | Recap | |
| 38 | 26 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Varlamov | 21–12–5 | 47 | Recap | ||
| 39 | 28 | 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 ... |
0 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 22–12–5 | 49 | Recap | ||
| January: 5–3–4 (Home: 2–1–2 ; Road: 3–2–2) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 40 | 1 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 1 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Varlamov | 23-12-5 | 51 | Recap | ||
| 41 | 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 – 0 | Washington Capitals | OT | Varlamov | 23-12-6 | 52 | Recap | |
| 42 | 8 | Florida Panthers | 2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 24-12-6 | 54 | Recap | ||
| 43 | 11 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 4 | Florida Panthers | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
24-12-7 | 55 | Recap | |
| 44 | 12 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Varlamov | 24-13-7 | 55 | Recap | ||
| 45 | 14 | 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,... |
4 – 2 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 24-14-7 | 55 | Recap | ||
| 46 | 16 | Ottawa Senators | 1 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
25-14-7 | 57 | Recap | ||
| 47 | 18 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 3 | Philadelphia Flyers | OT | Varlamov | 25-14-8 | 58 | Recap | |
| 48 | 20 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 1 | New York Islanders | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
26-14-8 | 60 | Recap | ||
| 49 | 22 | Washington Capitals | 4 – 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
27-14-8 | 62 | Recap | ||
| 50 | 24 | New York Rangers | 2 – 1 | Washington Capitals | SO | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
27-14-9 | 63 | Recap | |
| 51 | 26 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 1 | Atlanta Thrashers | Varlamov | 27-15-9 | 63 | Recap | ||
| February: 6–5–1 (Home: 1–3–1 ; Road: 5–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 52 | 1 | Montreal Canadiens | 3 – 2 | Washington Capitals | SO | Varlamov | 27–15–10 | 64 | Recap | |
| 53 | 4 | Washington Capitals | 5 – 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Varlamov | 28–16–10 | 66 | Recap | ||
| 54 | 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
29–16–10 | 68 | Recap | ||
| 55 | 8 | San Jose Sharks | 2 – 0 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
29–16–10 | 68 | Recap | ||
| 56 | 14 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 – 1 | Washington Capitals | Varlamov | 29–16–10 | 68 | Recap | ||
| 57 | 14 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 3 | Phoenix Coyotes | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
29–17–10 | 68 | Recap | ||
| 58 | 16 | Washington Capitals | 7 – 6 | Anaheim Ducks | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
30–17–10 | 70 | Recap | ||
| 59 | 17 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 3 | San Jose Sharks | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
30–18–10 | 70 | Recap | ||
| 60 | 20 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 1 | Buffalo Sabres | Varlamov | 31–18–10 | 72 | Recap | ||
| 61 | 21 | Washington Capitals | 1 – 0 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
32–18–10 | 74 | Recap | ||
| 62 | 22 | New York Rangers | 6 – 0 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
32–19–10 | 74 | Recap | ||
| 63 | 26 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | New York Islanders | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
33–20–10 | 76 | Recap | ||
| March: 12–2–1 (Home: 6–0–1 ; Road: 6–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 64 | 1 | New York Islanders | 1 – 2 | Washington Capitals | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
34–20–10 | 78 | Recap | |
| 65 | 3 | St. Louis Blues | 2 – 3 | Washington Capitals | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
35–20–10 | 80 | Recap | ||
| 66 | 6 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Florida Panthers | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
36–20–10 | 82 | Recap | |
| 67 | 7 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 1 | Tampa Lightning | SO | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
37–20–10 | 84 | Recap | |
| 68 | 9 | Edmonton Oilers | 0 – 5 | Washington Capitals | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
38–20–10 | 86 | Recap | ||
| 69 | 11 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 – 5 | Washington Capitals | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
39–20–10 | 88 | Recap | ||
| 70 | 13 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 – 4 | Washington Capitals | OT | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
40–20–10 | 90 | Recap | |
| 71 | 15 | Washington Capitals | 4 – 2 | Montreal Canadiens | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
41–20–10 | 92 | Recap | ||
| 72 | 16 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 3 | Detroit Red Wings | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
41–21–10 | 92 | Recap | ||
| 73 | 18 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 0 | New Jersey Devils | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
42–21–10 | 94 | Recap | ||
| 74 | 22 | Washington Capitals | 5 – 4 | Philadelphia Flyers | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
43–21–10 | 96 | Recap | |
| 75 | 25 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 2 | Ottawa Senators | Varlamov | 43–22–10 | 96 | Recap | ||
| 76 | 26 | Washington Capitals | 2 – 0 | Montreal Canadiens | Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
44–22–10 | 98 | Recap | ||
| 77 | 29 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 – 2 | Washington Capitals | SO | Varlamov | 44–22–11 | 99 | Recap | |
| 78 | 31 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 3 – 4 | Washington Capitals | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
45–22–11 | 101 | Recap | |
| April: 3–1–0 (Home: 1–0–0 ; Road: 2–1–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Points | Recap | |
| 79 | 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 4 – 5 | Washington Capitals | OT | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
46–22–11 | 103 | Recap | |
| 80 | 5 | Washington Capitals | 3 – 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs | SO | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
47–22–11 | 105 | Recap | |
| 81 | 6 | Washington Capitals | 5 – 2 | Florida Panthers | Varlamov | 48–22–11 | 107 | Recap | ||
| 82 | 9 | Washington Capitals | 0 – 1 | Florida Panthers | Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
48–23–11 | 107 | Recap | ||
Playoffs
The Capitals won the Southeast division title for the 4th consecutive season. The Capitals also clinched as the Eastern Conference champion. The Capitals played the New York RangersNew 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...
in the opening round and won four games to one, but were swept by the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Key: Win Loss Clinch Playoff Series Eliminated from playoffs
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 79 | 32 | 53 | 85 | 24 | 41 | |
| 77 | 18 | 47 | 65 | 24 | 40 | |
| 65 | 28 | 26 | 54 | 22 | 71 | |
| 82 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 14 | 46 | |
| 79 | 24 | 16 | 40 | 10 | 36 | |
| 82 | 7 | 30 | 37 | 21 | 44 | |
| 69 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 10 | |
| 81 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -10 | 64 | |
| 49 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 6 | 48 | |
| 77 | 9 | 16 | 25 | -2 | 110 | |
| 52 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 16 | |
| 35 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -3 | 20 | |
| 82 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 24 | |
| ‡ | 57 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -3 | 24 |
| 61 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 68 | |
| 73 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 94 | |
| ‡ | 23 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| 72 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 12 | |
| 60 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 16 | |
| 21 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -4 | 8 | |
| † | 11 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| † | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 33 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 14 | |
| † | 18 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| † | 55 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 28 |
| 31 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 8 | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 | |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 30 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -1 | 10 | |
| 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | |
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |
| 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 0 | |
| 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 2 | |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 | |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 0 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 6 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 48 | 2,689 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 110 | 2.45 | 1,283 | .914 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 27 | 1,560 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 2.23 | 759 | .924 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 14 | 736 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1.79 | 332 | .934 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 9 | 590 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 2.34 | 261 | .912 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Capitals. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
NHL Rookie of the Month | October 2010 |
| Alexander Semin Alexander Semin Alexander Valerievich Semin , also known by fans as The Great 28, The Other Alex, or most commonly known as Sasha, is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League .... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | November 15, 2010 |
| Semyon Varlamov | NHL First Star of the Week | January 3, 2011 |
| Braden Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
NHL First Star of the Week | March 14, 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 8, 2010 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 400th Career NHL Game | October 13, 2010 |
| Brian Fahey Brian Fahey (ice hockey) Brian Fahey is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 16, 2010 |
| Marcus Johansson | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 19, 2010 |
| Brooks Laich Brooks Laich Evan Brooks Laich is a Canadian ice hockey player with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Laich was originally drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, and was later traded to the Capitals as part of the package for Peter Bondra... |
400th Career NHL Game | October 21, 2010 |
| Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Shutout | October 27, 2010 |
| Mike Knuble Mike Knuble Michael Rudolph Knuble is a Canadian American professional ice hockey right winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
900th Career NHL Game | October 30, 2010 |
| Braden Holtby Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender from Marshall Saskatchewan who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Win |
November 5, 2010 |
| Brooks Laich | 200th Career NHL Point | November 9, 2010 |
| Nicklas Backstrom Nicklas Bäckström Lars Nicklas Bäckström is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
200th Career NHL Assist | November 11, 2010 |
| Eric Fehr Eric Fehr Eric Fehr is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Fehr was a first-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, chosen 18th overall.... |
200th Career NHL Game | November 24, 2010 |
| Brian Fahey | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
November 26, 2010 |
| Marcus Johansson | 1st Career NHL Assist | November 26, 2010 |
| Tom Poti Tom Poti Thomas Emilio Poti is an ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. He attended Saint Peter-Marian High School for two years. A graduate of the Cushing Academy, Poti moved on to play for Boston University of Hockey East... |
800th Career NHL Game | December 12, 2010 |
| Jason Chimera Jason Chimera Jason Chimera is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Pre-NHL:Chimera played his junior career in the WHL, for Medicine Hat and Brandon... |
200th Career NHL Point | December 21, 2010 |
| Andrew Gordon Andrew Gordon Andrew Gordon may refer to:*Andrew Gordon , American historian of Japanese history*Andrew Gordon , British naval historian*Andrew Gordon , Canadian hockey player... |
1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
December 21, 2010 |
| Mike Knuble | 500th Career NHL Point | January 8, 2011 |
| Matt Hendricks Matt Hendricks Matthew J. Hendricks is an American ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the NHL.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Game | January 11, 2011 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | 300th Career NHL Point | January 18, 2011 |
| Karl Alzner Karl Alzner Karl Alzner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Washington Capitals. He was drafted in the first round, 5th overall, by the Capitals in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
100th Career NHL Game | January 22, 2011 |
| Scott Hannan Scott Hannan -External links:... |
800th Career NHL Game | January 26, 2011 |
| Matt Bradley Matt Bradley Matthew William Bradley is a Canadian professional hockey right winger who plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
600th Career NHL Game | February 1, 2011 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | 300th Career NHL Game | February 6, 2011 |
| Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
300th Career NHL Game | February 25, 2011 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 300th Career NHL Assist | March 1, 2011 |
| Jason Arnott Jason Arnott Jason William Arnott is a professional ice hockey centre for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team... |
900th Career NHL Point | March 9, 2011 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 600th Career NHL Point | March 9, 2011 |
| Dennis Wideman Dennis Wideman Dennis Earl Wideman is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
200th Career NHL Point | March 9, 2011 |
| Braden Holtby | 1st Career NHL Shutout | March 9, 2011 |
| Brooks Laich | 100th Career NHL Goal | March 15, 2011 |
| John Carlson John Carlson (ice hockey) John Carlson is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
100th Career NHL Game | March 31, 2011 |
| Jason Arnott | 400th Career NHL Goal | April 2, 2011 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 300th Career NHL Goal | April 5, 2011 |
Milestones
| Playoffs | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game | April 13, 2011 |
| Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Game 1st Career NHL Playoff Win |
April 13, 2011 |
| Marcus Johansson | 1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 15, 2011 |
| Michal Neuvirth | 1st Career NHL Playoff Shutout | April 15, 2011 |
| Karl Alzner Karl Alzner Karl Alzner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Washington Capitals. He was drafted in the first round, 5th overall, by the Capitals in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Playoff Assist 1st Career NHL Playoff Point |
April 20, 2011 |
| Marcus Johansson | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | April 20, 2011 |
| Sean Collins | 1st Career NHL Playoff Game | May 4, 2011 |
| John Erskine | 1st Career NHL Playoff Goal | May 4, 2011 |
Transactions
The Capitals have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2010 |
To 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... 4th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 5th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... 4th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| July 28, 2010 |
To St. Louis Blues Stefan Della Rovere Stefan Della Rovere Stefan Della Rovere is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... D.J. King |
| November 30, 2010 |
To Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... Tomas Fleischmann Tomas Fleischmann Tomáš Fleischmann is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Scott Hannan Scott Hannan -External links:... |
| February 28, 2011 |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Jake Hauswirth Jake Hauswirth Jake Hauswirth is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL.-Playing career:... 3rd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Dennis Wideman Dennis Wideman Dennis Earl Wideman is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
| February 28, 2011 |
To New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... David Steckel 2nd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Jason Arnott Jason Arnott Jason William Arnott is a professional ice hockey centre for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League. He began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1993–94 after being selected seventh overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Dany Sabourin Dany Sabourin Daniel Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
Providence Bruins Providence Bruins The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:... |
1 year, $525.000 |
| Kyle Greentree Kyle Greentree Kyle Greentree is a Canadian professional ice hockey player in the Washington Capitals system. An undrafted player, he previously played two games each for the Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League .... |
Chicago Blackhawks 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... |
2 years, $1.025 million |
| Brian Fahey Brian Fahey (ice hockey) Brian Fahey is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.-Playing career:... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Brian Willsie Brian Willsie Brian Willsie is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs.-Playing career:Willsie grew up in the small southwestern Ontario town of Belmont, Ontario and played minor hockey for the local Belmont MHA teams and the AAA Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Brandon Anderson | Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:... |
3 years, $1.62 million entry-level contract |
| Matt Hendricks Matt Hendricks Matthew J. Hendricks is an American ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the NHL.-Playing career:... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Todd Ford Todd Ford Todd Ford is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Heilbronner Falken of Germany's 2nd Eishockey Bundesliga... |
Hershey Bears Hershey Bears The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Garret Mitchell | Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... |
3 years, $1.725 million entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina Milan Jurcina is a Slovak ice hockey defenceman currently with the New York Islanders of the NHL.- Playing career :The 6-foot-4 Slovak was drafted by the Boston Bruins 241st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft... |
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... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Kyle Wilson Kyle Wilson (ice hockey) Kyle Wilson is a Canadian professional Ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Alexandre Giroux Alexandre Giroux Alexandre Giroux is a Canadian ice hockey forward currently playing for the Springfield Falcons, of the American Hockey League .- Amateur :... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Joe Corvo Joe Corvo Joseph Corvo is an American professional ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Corvo was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.-Early career:... |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
2 years, $4.5 million |
| Chris Bourque Chris Bourque Christopher Bourque is an American professional ice hockey player for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Bourque was drafted by the Capitals 33rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
Atlant Moscow Oblast | 2 years, $1 million |
| Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn Shaone Morrisonn is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Rochester Americans of the AHL.- Playing career :Shaone started his hockey career with the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association... |
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:... |
2 years, $4.15 million |
| Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Jose Theodore José Théodore José Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $1.1 million |
| Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison Brendan Morrison is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
1 year, $725,000 |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Marco Sturm Marco Sturm Marco Johann Sturm is a German professional ice hockey winger with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . Sturm began his career with EV Landshut of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, playing with the team from 1995 to 1997. Selected 21st overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose... |
Los Angeles Kings 2010–11 Los Angeles Kings season The 2010–11 Los Angeles Kings season is the 44th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967.- Pre-season :- Regular season :... |
February 26, 2011 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Nicklas Backstrom Nicklas Bäckström Lars Nicklas Bäckström is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Early life:... |
10 years, $67 million |
| Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson Marcus Johansson is a Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract |
| Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.-Playing career:Gordon was drafted in the 1st round, 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $800,000 |
| Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
4 years, $11 million |
| Eric Fehr Eric Fehr Eric Fehr is a Canadian ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Fehr was a first-round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, chosen 18th overall.... |
2 years, $4.4 million |
| Andrew Gordon Andrew Gordon (ice hockey) Andrew Gordon is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger in the Anaheim Ducks system.-Playing career:Gordon began his career with the Notre Dame Hounds of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. In 2004, he was drafted by the Washington Capitals... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Andrew Joudrey Andrew Joudrey Andrew Joudrey is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Patrick McNeill Patrick McNeill Patrick McNeill is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Zach Miskovic Zach Miskovic Zach Miskovic is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League.-Professional career:... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Jay Beagle Jay Beagle Jay Beagle is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Beagle played for the Calgary Royals of the AJHL in 2003–04 and 2004–05... |
2 years, $1.025 million |
| Tomas Fleischmann Tomas Fleischmann Tomáš Fleischmann is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
1 year, $2.6 million |
| Tom Poti Tom Poti Thomas Emilio Poti is an ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. He attended Saint Peter-Marian High School for two years. A graduate of the Cushing Academy, Poti moved on to play for Boston University of Hockey East... |
2 years, $5.75 million contract extension |
| Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals after spending time with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League... |
2 years, $2.3 million contract extension |
| Philipp Grubauer | 3 years, $1.835 million entry-level contract |
| Brett Flemming | 3 years, $1.7 million entry-level contract |
| John Erskine | 2 years, $3 million contract extension |
| Alexander Semin Alexander Semin Alexander Valerievich Semin , also known by fans as The Great 28, The Other Alex, or most commonly known as Sasha, is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $6.7 million contract extension |
| Matt Hendricks Matt Hendricks Matthew J. Hendricks is an American ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the NHL.-Playing career:... |
2 years, $1.6 million contract extension |
| Dmitri Orlov Dmitri Orlov Dmitry Orlov is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League. Orlov was drafted by the Washington Capitals 55th overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 years, $2.13 million entry-level contract |
| Mike Knuble Mike Knuble Michael Rudolph Knuble is a Canadian American professional ice hockey right winger and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $2 million contract extension |
Final roster
Updated April 27, 2011.|}
Draft picks
Washington's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 26 | Evgeny Kuznetsov Evgeny Kuznetsov (ice hockey) Evgeny Evgenievich Kuznetsov is a Russian ice hockey winger who currently plays for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. He was selected 26th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals... |
C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Traktor Chelyabinsk (Kontinental Hockey League Kontinental Hockey League The Kontinental Hockey League is an international professional ice hockey league in Eurasia founded in 2008. As of 2009, it is ranked as the strongest hockey league in Europe.... ) |
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| 3 | 86 | Stanislav Galiev Stanislav Galiev Stanislav Galiev is a Russian ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL... |
RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Saint John Sea Dogs Saint John Sea Dogs The Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488... (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 4 | 112 (from Phoenix via Toronto) | Philipp Grubauer | G | Windsor Spitfires Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 5 | 142 (from Phoenix) | Caleb Herbert | C | Bloomington Jefferson High School Bloomington Jefferson High School For schools with a similar name, see Jefferson High School.Thomas Jefferson Senior High School is one of the two high schools in Bloomington, MN, USA Independent School District No. 271. It is located on at 102nd Street and France Avenue on the suburb's southwest side. About 1,600 students attend... (United States High School-MN Minnesota high school boys hockey The Minnesota High School Boys Hockey program is a high school ice hockey program in the State of Minnesota. Based on tournament attendance, ice hockey is the most popular high school sport in the state... ) |
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| 6 | 176 | Samuel Carrier | RW | Lewiston Maineiacs Lewiston MAINEiacs The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season... (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) |
Hershey Bears
The Capitals' American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate will remain to be the Hershey Bears
Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of...
in the 2010–11
2010–11 AHL season
The 2010–11 AHL season is the 75th season of the American Hockey League. An all-time high of thirty teams will play 80 games each during the regular season schedule, which started on October 8, 2010 and ended on April 10, 2011...
season.
South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina StingraysSouth Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in...
remain Washington's ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
affiliate for the 2010–11
2010–11 ECHL season
The 2010–11 ECHL season is the 23rd season of the ECHL. The regular season schedule runs from October 15, 2010 to April 2, 2011. The Kelly Cup playoffs followed the regular season, with the first playoff game held on April 4, 2011, all the way to late May or early June...
season.