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A quiz all about the Washington Capitals :)

A multiple-choice quiz by nathanbrown17. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nathanbrown17

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,678

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
248

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Question 1 of 10

1. What season was the Washington Capitals' first? Hint

1971-72

1976-77

1974-75

1983-84

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Washington's AHL affiliate team? Hint

Hershey Bears

Manitoba Moose

Worcester Sharks

Toronto Marlies

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many goals did Alexander Ovechkin score in his rookie season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2010, where did the Capitals play their home games? Hint

MCI Center

Capitals Arena

Kettler Ice Complex

Verizon Center

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who of the following players was not a captain of the Capitals? Hint

Bill Clement

Peter Bondra

Alexander Ovechkin

Guy Charron

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Question 6 of 10

6. What division do the Capitals play in? Hint

Northeast

Central

Atlantic

Southeast

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which season did Washington play and not name a team captain? Hint

2003-04

2005-06

2001-02

1998-99

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these players did not play for the Capitals? Hint

Jaromir Jagr

Ed Belfour

Dale Hunter

Adam Oates

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nicklas Backstrom is from what country? Hint

Russia

Slovakia

Finland

Sweden

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were the Capitals' team colors in 2010? Hint

Light Blue, Brown, White

Navy Blue, Brown, White

Red, Baby Blue, White

Navy Blue, Red, White

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What season was the Washington Capitals' first?

Answer: 1974-75

Washington finished 8-67-5 in their first season. All their wins were at home.

2. What is the name of Washington's AHL affiliate team?

Answer: Hershey Bears

The Hershey Bears have been Washington's gateway to many stars such as Mike Green and Semyon Varlamov.

3. How many goals did Alexander Ovechkin score in his rookie season?

Answer: 52

Alexander Ovechkin scored 52 goals and 54 assists in his rookie season, for a total of 106 points.

4. In 2010, where did the Capitals play their home games?

Answer: Verizon Center

The Capitals played their home games at the Verizon Center. The name used to be the MCI Center.

5. Who of the following players was not a captain of the Capitals?

Answer: Peter Bondra

Peter Bondra was the franchise's points leader for Washington, but was never named team captain.

6. What division do the Capitals play in?

Answer: Southeast

The Capitals play in the Southeast Division along with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Atlanta Thrashers.

7. In which season did Washington play and not name a team captain?

Answer: 2003-04

Washington did not name a team captain in the 2003-04 season, and the lockout was in 2004-05. Therefore no captain was named until the 2005-06 season (Chris Clark).

8. Which of these players did not play for the Capitals?

Answer: Ed Belfour

Ed Belfour did play for the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and the Florida Panthers.

9. Nicklas Backstrom is from what country?

Answer: Sweden

Nicklas Backstrom was born in Gavle, Sweden.

10. What were the Capitals' team colors in 2010?

Answer: Navy Blue, Red, White

Washington wears Navy Blue, Red and White. However, they used to wear a Light Blue, Brown, and White before switching back to their original colors.

Source: Author nathanbrown17

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