The 1981–82 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals eighth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs 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 1981 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1981–82 NHL season References External links Washington Capitals seasons Wash Wash National Hockey League All-Star Game hosts Washing Washing