The Washington Capitals were 29-41-12 in 2005-06. They finished 5th in the Southeast Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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ATLTeam Leaders
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2005-06 Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52 | 22 | 8 | 112 | 34 | |
43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | -8 | |
41 | 33 | 8 | 90 | 6 | |
37 | 34 | 11 | 85 | -17 | |
 Capitals | 29 | 41 | 12 | 70 | -69 |
Latest Washington Capitals News
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NHL goal-scoring record-holder Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals
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Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
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NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals
2005-06 Stats
See stats| GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | PTS% | SOW | SOL | G | GA | DIFF | PP% | PK% | S/GP | S% | SA/GP | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 82 | 29 | 41 | 12 | 70 | .427 | 7 | 6 | 230 | 300 | -70 | 14.7 | 78.9 | 29.82 | 9.4 | 35.12 | .896 |
Team Rank | 26th | 26th | 23rd | 27th | 27th | 6th | 18th | 23rd | 29th | 28th | 26th | 28th | 17th | 24th | 1st | 18th |
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Claude Giroux chooses to return to the Ottawa Senators for next season
Daniel Alfredsson leaves the Senators to join the rival Maple Leafs' coaching staff
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Flames sign Simon Nemec to a 5-year, $36.25M contract after getting him from the Devils
Anaheim Ducks re-sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year deal amid Carlsson offer sheet drama
Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract
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| Central Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avalanche - p | 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | 99 |
 Stars - x | 50 | 20 | 12 | 112 | 53 |
 Wild - x | 46 | 24 | 12 | 104 | 32 |
 Mammoth - x | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | 28 |
 Blues - e | 37 | 33 | 12 | 86 | -27 |
 Predators - e | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | -22 |
 Jets - e | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | -29 |
 Blackhawks - e | 29 | 39 | 14 | 72 | -62 |
| Pacific Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
 Golden Knights - y | 39 | 26 | 17 | 95 | 15 |
 Oilers - x | 41 | 30 | 11 | 93 | 13 |
 Ducks - x | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | -15 |
 Kings - x | 35 | 27 | 20 | 90 | -22 |
 Sharks - e | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 | -41 |
 Kraken - e | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | -37 |
 Flames - e | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | -47 |
 Canucks - e | 25 | 49 | 8 | 58 | -100 |
| Atlantic Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sabres - y | 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | 47 |
 Lightning - x | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | 59 |
 Canadiens - x | 48 | 24 | 10 | 106 | 27 |
 Bruins - x | 45 | 27 | 10 | 100 | 22 |
 Senators - x | 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | 32 |
 Red Wings - e | 41 | 31 | 10 | 92 | -17 |
 Panthers - e | 40 | 38 | 4 | 84 | -25 |
 Maple Leafs - e | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | -46 |
| Metropolitan Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
 Hurricanes - z | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | 56 |
 Penguins - x | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | 25 |
 Flyers - x | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | 7 |
 Capitals - e | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | 19 |
 Blue Jackets - e | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | 0 |
 Islanders - e | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | -8 |
 Devils - e | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | -24 |
 Rangers - e | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | -12 |