The 1978–79 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals fifth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Capitals once again failed to make 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 1978 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1978–79 NHL season References External links Washington Capitals seasons Wash Wash Washing Washing