The 1995–96 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' 22nd season of play. Off-season The Capitals changed colors from red, white and blue to brown and blue. Regular season The Capitals tied the Detroit Red Wings for most shutouts for (9) during the regular season. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs The Capitals Made the playoffs, but lost the opening round series 4-2 to the Penguins. Capitals' playoff results Game 1--Wednesday, April 17, 1996--Washington 6, at Pittsburgh 4 Game 2--Friday, April 19, 1996--Washington 5, at Pittsburgh 3 Game 3--Monday, April 22, 1996--Pittsburgh 4, at Washington 1 Game 4--Wednesday, April 24, 1996--Pittsburgh 3, at Washington 2 (4 OT) Game 5--Friday, April 26, 1996--Washington 1, at Pittsburgh 4 Game 6--Sunday, April 28, 1996--Pittsburgh 3, at Washington 2 (Pittsburgh Penguins win series, 4-2) 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; SA=Shots against; SV=Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage; Draft picks Washington's draft picks at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. See also 1995–96 NHL season References W W Washington Capitals seasons Cap Cap