The 1982–83 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals ninth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). They qualified for the playoffs for the very first time in franchise history after eight frustrating seasons. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs In the first round of the playoffs, the Capitals lost to the Islanders 3 games to 1. (P2) New York Islanders vs. (P3) Washington Capitals Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs 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 1982 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1982–83 NHL season References External links Washington Capitals seasons Wash Wash Washing Washing