The 1977–78 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals fourth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Capitals still had several years to go before they would win enough games to qualify for the playoffs. The 1977–78 season was the fourth season in a row that the Capitals missed the 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 1977 NHL amateur draft held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1977–78 NHL season References External links Washington Capitals seasons Wash Wash Washing Washing