Appearing in black, blue and bronze the Washington Capitals are a team of commendable determination.
Founded in 1974, early years saw the Washington Capitals off to a slow start, which was linked to the fact that a recent league expansion meant that talent in the area was thin on the ground. In reaction to this David Poile was hired as the Capitals general manager and the playing staff was changed dramatically. This proved to be a smart move, as from 1982/3’s season onwards, the Capitals reached the playoffs 15 years in a row, culminating in their Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 1998.