1989-90 Washington Capitals Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 36-38-6 - 78 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 8-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated New Jersey Devils 4-2
Division Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-0
Coach: Bryan Murray (18-24-4)
Coach: Terry Murray (18-14-2)
Location: Landover, Maryland
1989-90 Washington Capitals StatisticsTeam Record: 36-38-6 - 78 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 8-7
Lost NHL conference finals
Division Semi-Finals - Defeated New Jersey Devils 4-2
Division Finals - Defeated New York Rangers 4-1
Conference Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-0
Coach: Bryan Murray (18-24-4)
Coach: Terry Murray (18-14-2)
Location: Landover, Maryland
1989-90 Washington Capitals Results
The Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League ended the 1989-90 season with a record of 36 wins and 38 losses and 6 ties for 78 points, finishing third in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-7.
The Capitals scored 284 goals and yielded 275. Dino Ciccarelli netted 41 goals for Washington, while Mike Ridley and Geoff Courtnall tallied 30 or more, too. Mike Ridley contributed 43 assists. Don Beaupre earned 23 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.22 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Bryan Murray and Terry Murray coached the team. The 1989-90 Washington Capitals lost in the NHL conference finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Bawa | R | March 26, 1966 | 6'2" | 214 | R | Duncan, BC Canada |
| Don Beaupre | G | September 19, 1961 | 5'10" | 172 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Tim Bergland | R | January 11, 1965 | 6'3" | 194 | R | Crookston, MN USA |
| Dave Christian | R | May 12, 1959 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Warroad, MN USA |
| Dino Ciccarelli | R | February 8, 1960 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Yvon Corriveau | L | February 8, 1967 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Alain Cote | D | April 14, 1967 | 6'0" | 207 | R | Montmagny, QC Canada |
| Geoff Courtnall | L | August 18, 1962 | 6'1" | 204 | L | Duncan, BC Canada |
| John Druce | R | February 23, 1966 | 6'2" | 195 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Chris Felix | D | May 27, 1964 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Bramalea, ON Canada |
| Mark Ferner | D | September 5, 1965 | 6'0" | 193 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Kevin Hatcher | D | September 9, 1966 | 6'3" | 230 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Bill Houlder | D | March 11, 1967 | 6'2" | 217 | L | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Jim Hrivnak | G | May 28, 1968 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Dale Hunter | C | July 31, 1960 | 5'10" | 198 | L | Petrolia, ON Canada |
| Calle Johansson | D | February 14, 1967 | 5'11" | 203 | L | Goteborg, Sweden |
| Bob Joyce | L | July 11, 1966 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Saint John, NB Canada |
| Scot Kleinendorst | D | January 16, 1960 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Grand Rapids, MN USA |
| Olaf Kolzig | G | April 6, 1970 | 6'3" | 221 | L | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nick Kypreos | L | June 4, 1966 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rod Langway | D | May 3, 1957 | 6'3" | 218 | L | Maag, Taiwan |
| Tyler Larter | C | March 12, 1968 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Charlottetown, PE Canada |
| Stephen Leach | R | January 16, 1966 | 5'11" | 197 | R | Cambridge, MA USA |
| Mike Liut | G | January 7, 1956 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Steve Maltais | L | January 25, 1969 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Arvida, QC Canada |
| Bob Mason | G | April 22, 1961 | 6'1" | 180 | R | International Falls, MN USA |
| Jim Mathieson | D | January 24, 1970 | 6'1" | 209 | L | Kindersley, SK Canada |
| Alan May | R | January 14, 1965 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Barrhead, AB Canada |
| Kelly Miller | L | March 3, 1963 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Rob Murray | C | April 4, 1967 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Kent Paynter | D | April 17, 1965 | 6'0" | 183 | L | Summerside, PE Canada |
| Michal Pivonka | C | January 28, 1966 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Kladno, Czech Republic |
| Mike Richard | C | July 9, 1966 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Mike Ridley | C | July 8, 1963 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bob Rouse | D | June 18, 1964 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Surrey, BC Canada |
| Neil Sheehy | D | February 9, 1960 | 6'2" | 214 | R | Fort Frances, ON Canada |
| Dennis Smith | D | July 27, 1964 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Livonia, MI USA |
| Scott Stevens | D | April 1, 1964 | 6'2" | 215 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| John Tucker | F | September 29, 1964 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Alfie Turcotte | C | June 5, 1965 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Gary, IN USA |
| Brian Tutt | D | June 9, 1962 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Swalwell, AB Canada |
| Doug Wickenheiser | C | March 30, 1961 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
