1976–77 Washington Capitals season



The 1976–77 Washington Capitals season was the 3rd in the franchise's history. The Capitals finished 4th in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Pre-season
The Capitals had two exhibition games against teams from the WHA, winning both:

September 26, 1976: Washington Capitals 2, Indianapolis Racers 1 September 29, 1976: Washington Capitals 3, Cincinnati Stingers 2

Playoffs

 * The Capitals failed to qualify for the post season for the third year in a row.

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

 * The Capitals did not win any awards this season.