2002–03 Washington Capitals | |
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Division | 2nd Southeast |
Conference | 6th Eastern |
2002–03 record | 39–29–8 |
Goals for | 224 |
Goals against | 220 |
Team information | |
General Manager | George McPhee |
Coach | Bruce Cassidy |
Captain | Steve Konowalchuk |
The Capitals tied the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with just four.
On January 11, 2003, the Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers at home by a score of 12–2.Jaromir Jagr had seven points in the game (three goals, four assists). It was the first time that an NHL team had scored ten goals in a game since March 30, 2002, when the San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets at home by a score of 10–2. Furthermore, it was the first time that the Capitals had scored ten goals in a regular-season game since February 3, 1999, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning at home by a score of 10–1.
Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
P- Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y- Clinched Division; X- Clinched Playoff spot
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