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On the ice, the Capitals’ inaugural season was nothing short of disastrous. While they did have some players who performed decently, such as Tommy Williams, who led the team in scoring with a mere 58 points, and fan-favorite Yvonne Labre, the overall team performance was abysmal. The Capitals struggled from the very beginning, starting the season with a record of 1-2-1 before spiraling into an extended losing streak.
Their total win percentage was a historically low .131, establishing the Capitals not just as one of the worst expansion teams but as the worst team in NHL history. Part of the problem lay in the goalie position, where none of the three goalies met expectations. Backup goaltender Michael Bellomy went winless in his 24 appearances, further cementing the team's downward spiral.