The 1976–77 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals third season in the National Hockey League (NHL). This season was much better than the past two seasons, with the Capitals winning 24 games. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Capitals missed the playoffs for the third year in a row. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending 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; Awards and records Transactions Draft picks Washington's draft picks at the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft held in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1976–77 NHL season References External links Washington Capitals seasons Wash Wash Washing Washing