1982–83 Washington Capitals season

The 1982–83 Washington Capitals season was the 9th in the franchise's history. The Capitals finished 3rd in the Patrick Division and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their history. They lost in the Division Semi-finals to the New York Islanders 3 games to 1.

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

 * James Norris Memorial Trophy: Rod Langway
 * Rod Langway, Defense, NHL First Team All-Star