1979–80 Washington Capitals season



The 1979–80 Washington Capitals season was the 6th in the franchise's history. The Capitals finished 5th in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Playoffs

 * The Capitals did not qualify for the post season.

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.