1977-78 Washington Capitals Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 17-49-14 - 48 points
in the NHL's Norris Division
Coach: Tom McVie (17-49-14)
1977-78 Washington Capitals StatisticsTeam Record: 17-49-14 - 48 points
in the NHL's Norris Division
Coach: Tom McVie (17-49-14)
The Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 17 wins and 49 losses and 14 ties for 48 points in the NHL's Norris Division.
The club scored 195 goals, worst in the league and allowed 321. Guy Charron netted 38 goals for the squad, and Bob Sirois contributed 37 assists. Jim Bedard topped the team with 11 wins and a team-best 3.66 goals against average, pacing regular goalies.
Tom McVie coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Bailey | L | June 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| Jim Bedard | G | November 14, 1956 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Larry Bolonchuk | D | February 26, 1952 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Rick Bragnalo | C | December 1, 1951 | 5'8" | 160 | L | Fort William, ON Canada |
| Nelson Burton | L | November 6, 1957 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Guy Charron | C | January 24, 1949 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Verdun, QC Canada |
| Bill Collins | R | July 13, 1943 | 6'1" | 178 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Dave Forbes | L | November 16, 1948 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Doug Gibson | C | September 28, 1953 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Bob Girard | L | April 12, 1949 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Eddy Godin | R | March 29, 1957 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Donnacona, QC Canada |
| Rick Green | D | February 20, 1956 | 6'3" | 220 | L | Belleville, ON Canada |
| Yvon Labre | D | November 29, 1949 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Ron Lalonde | C | October 30, 1952 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gord Lane | D | March 31, 1953 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Jean Lemieux | D | May 31, 1952 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Mark Lofthouse | R | April 21, 1957 | 6'2" | 195 | R | New Westminster, BC Canada |
| Jack Lynch | D | May 28, 1952 | 6'2" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Marson | L | July 24, 1955 | 5'9" | 200 | L | Scarborough, ON Canada |
| Walt McKechnie | C | June 19, 1947 | 6'2" | 195 | L | London, ON Canada |
| Gerry Meehan | C | September 3, 1946 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Doug Patey | R | December 28, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Craig Patrick | R | May 20, 1946 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Detroit, MI USA |
| Robert Picard | D | May 25, 1957 | 6'2" | 207 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bill Riley | R | September 20, 1950 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Amherst, NS Canada |
| Tom Rowe | R | May 23, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Lynn, MA USA |
| Bob Sirois | R | February 6, 1954 | 6'0" | 178 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Gary Smith | G | February 4, 1944 | 6'4" | 215 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Gord Smith | D | November 17, 1949 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Perth, ON Canada |
| Blair Stewart | L | March 15, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bryan Watson | D | November 14, 1942 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Bancroft, ON Canada |
| Tony White | L | June 16, 1954 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Grand Falls, NL Canada |
| Bernie Wolfe | G | December 18, 1951 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
