Washington Capitals playoff history

Playoff Appearances: 20 Overall Playoff Record: 72-88 Stanley Cup Championships: None

2009—vs. NY Rangers in Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

2008—lost to Philadelphia, 4-3, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

2003—lost to Tampa Bay, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

2001—lost to Pittsburgh, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

2000—lost to Pittsburgh, 4-1, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

1998—defeated Boston, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals defeated Ottawa, 4-1, Eastern Conf. semifinals defeated Buffalo, 4-2, Eastern Conf. finals lost to Detroit, 4-0, Stanley Cup Finals

1996—lost to Pittsburgh, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

1995—lost to Pittsburgh, 4-3, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals

1994—defeated Pittsburgh, 4-2, Eastern Conf. quarterfinals lost to NY Rangers, 4-1, Eastern Conf. semifinals

1993—lost to NY Islanders, 4-2, Patrick Division semifinals

1992—lost to Pittsburgh, 4-3, Patrick Division semifinals

1991—defeated NY Rangers, 4-2, Patrick Division semifinals lost to Pittsburgh, 4-1, Patrick Division finals

1990—defeated New Jersey, 4-2, Patrick Division semifinals defeated NY Rangers, 4-1, Patrick Division finals lost to Boston, 4-0, Wales Conference finals

1989—lost to Philadelphia, 4-2, Patrick Division semifinals

1988—defeated Philadelphia, 4-3, Patrick Division semifinals lost to New Jersey, 4-3, Patrick Division finals

1987—lost to NY Islanders, 4-3, Patrick Division semifinals

1986—defeated NY Islanders, 3-0, Patrick Division semifinals lost to NY Rangers, 4-2, Patrick Division finals

1985—lost to NY Islanders, 3-2, Patrick Division semifinals

1984—defeated Philadelphia, 3-0, Patrick Division semifinals lost to NY Islanders, 4-1, Patrick Division finals

1983—lost to NY Islanders, 3-1, Patrick Division semifinals