In the case with the Washington Capitals, they have chosen fifth overall in the draft on three occasions. All three players chosen by the Capitals played some time for the organization. The first time Washington held the fifth choice was for the 1980 Draft. Doug Wickenheiser went first overall to the Montreal Canadiens, followed by Dave Babych (Winnipeg Jets), Denis Savard (Chicago Blackhawks), and Larry Murphy (Los Angeles Kings).
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 114 | |
82 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 111 | |
82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 94 | |
82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 91 | |
82 | 38 | 32 | 12 | 88 | |
82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 87 | |
82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 81 | |
82 | 27 | 43 | 12 | 66 |