2002–03 Washington Capitals season

NHL hockey team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2002–03 2002 Washington Capitals 39–29–8–6 24–13–2–2 15–16–6–4 Eastern 6th Southeast 2nd 224 220 Bruce Cassidy George McPhee Steve Konowalchuk Peter BondraJaromir JagrCalle JohanssonBrendan Witt MCI Center 15,787 Portland PiratesRichmond Renegades Jaromir Jagr (36) Sergei Gonchar (49) Jaromir Jagr (77) Jason Doig (108) Ken Klee (+22) Olaf Kolzig (33) Olaf Kolzig (2.40) The 2002–03 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals 29th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Off-season Head coach Ron Wilson was fired on May 10.Capitals Relieve Ron Wilson of Head Coaching Duties http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=108339 Washington Capitals March 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021108073940/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=108339 November 8, 2002 May 10, 2002 The Capitals named Bruce Cassidy their new head coach on June 25.Caps call on Cassidy https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/caps-call-on-cassidy/n-1969757 OurSports Central December 4, 2022 June 25, 2002 Steve Konowalchuk was named the team’s lone captain while Brendan Witt, who was co-captain of the team in 2001–02 with Konowalchuk, remained one of four alternate captains.Konowalchuk to Serve as Capitals Captain for 2002-03 http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=135608 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021203102422/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=135608 December 3, 2002 October 9, 2002 Regular season The Capitals tied the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with just four.https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2003.html 2002-03 NHL Summary On January 11, 2003, the Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers at home by a score of 12–2.https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/200301110WSH.html Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals Box Score — January 11, 2003 Jaromir Jagr had seven points in the game (three goals, four assists). It was the first time that an NHL team had scored ten goals in a game since March 30, 2002, when the San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets at home by a score of 10–2.https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/200203300SJS.html Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks Box Score — March 30, 2002 Furthermore, it was the first time that the Capitals had scored ten goals in a regular-season game since February 3, 1999, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning at home by a score of 10–1.https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/199902030WSH.html Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals Box Score — February 3, 1999 Final standings WAS WSH Playoffs November 2022 Schedule and results Regular season background:#fff; border-top:#236192 5px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 5px solid; 2002–03 regular season2002-03 Washington Capitals Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/2003_games.html Hockey-Reference.com November 23, 2022 y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; October: 4–5–1–0 (home: 1–1–0–0; road: 3–4–1–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |1||October 11, 2002||5–4 || align="left"| Nashville Predators (2002–03) ||1–0–0–0 || 2002020015 W |- |2||October 12, 2002||2–1 || align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2002–03) ||2–0–0–0 || 2002020020 W |- |3||October 17, 2002||2–1 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2002–03) ||3–0–0–0 || 2002020049 W |- |4||October 19, 2002||1–3 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2002–03) ||3–1–0–0 || 2002020061 L |- |5||October 20, 2002||2–5 || align="left"| @ Dallas Stars (2002–03) ||3–2–0–0 || 2002020075 L |- |6||October 23, 2002||2–1 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2002–03) ||4–2–0–0 || 2002020089 W |- |7||October 25, 2002||2–3 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2002–03) ||4–3–0–0 || 2002020106 L |- |8||October 26, 2002||1–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Florida Panthers (2002–03) ||4–3–1–0 || 2002020115 T |- |9||October 28, 2002||2–3 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2002–03) ||4–4–1–0 || 2002020126 L |- |10||October 30, 2002||2–7 || align="left"| Boston Bruins (2002–03) ||4–5–1–0 || 2002020139 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; November: 6–7–1–0 (home: 5–4–0–0; road: 1–3–1–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |11||November 1, 2002||3–2 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning (2002–03) ||5–5–1–0 || 2002020151 W |- |12||November 2, 2002||1–2 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2002–03) ||5–6–1–0 || 2002020160 L |- |13||November 5, 2002||4–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2002–03) ||6–6–1–0 || 2002020177 W |- |14||November 7, 2002||2–1 OT|| align="left"| Florida Panthers (2002–03) ||7–6–1–0 || 2002020189 W |- |15||November 9, 2002||4–1 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2002–03) ||8–6–1–0 || 2002020205 W |- |16||November 13, 2002||1–6 || align="left"| Dallas Stars (2002–03) ||8–7–1–0 || 2002020232 L |- |17||November 15, 2002||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Chicago Blackhawks (2002–03) ||8–7–2–0 || 2002020248 T |- |18||November 16, 2002||0–1 || align="left"| @ Minnesota Wild (2002–03) ||8–8–2–0 || 2002020258 L |- |19||November 19, 2002||2–3 || align="left"| San Jose Sharks (2002–03) ||8–9–2–0 || 2002020269 L |- |20||November 21, 2002||3–4 || align="left"| Minnesota Wild (2002–03) ||8–10–2–0 || 2002020285 L |- |21||November 23, 2002||6–3 || align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2002–03) ||9–10–2–0 || 2002020303 W |- |22||November 26, 2002||4–5 || align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2002–03) ||9–11–2–0 || 2002020319 L |- |23||November 27, 2002||4–2 || align="left"| Calgary Flames (2002–03) ||10–11–2–0 || 2002020323 W |- |24||November 29, 2002||2–6 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators (2002–03) ||10–12–2–0 || 2002020341 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; December: 8–4–1–1 (home: 5–0–0–0; road: 3–4–1–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |25||December 1, 2002||4–5 || align="left"| @ Atlanta Thrashers (2002–03) ||10–13–2–0 || 2002020359 L |- |26||December 3, 2002||4–1 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2002–03) ||11–13–2–0 || 2002020367 W |- |27||December 6, 2002||7–6 OT|| align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2002–03) ||12–13–2–0 || 2002020387 W |- |28||December 7, 2002||3–4 || align="left"| @ Buffalo Sabres (2002–03) ||12–14–2–0 || 2002020396 L |- |29||December 11, 2002||0–3 || align="left"| @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2002–03) ||12–15–2–0 || 2002020425 L |- |30||December 13, 2002||4–3 || align="left"| @ Phoenix Coyotes (2002–03) ||13–15–2–0 || 2002020438 W |- |31||December 14, 2002||0–2 || align="left"| @ San Jose Sharks (2002–03) ||13–16–2–0 || 2002020450 L |- |32||December 16, 2002||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Colorado Avalanche (2002–03) ||13–16–3–0 || 2002020459 T |- |33||December 19, 2002||5–3 || align="left"| Boston Bruins (2002–03) ||14–16–3–0 || 2002020479 W |- |34||December 21, 2002||3–1 || align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2002–03) ||15–16–3–0 || 2002020494 W |- |35||December 23, 2002||3–0 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning (2002–03) ||16–16–3–0 || 2002020507 W |- |36||December 27, 2002||3–2 || align="left"| New Jersey Devils (2002–03) ||17–16–3–0 || 2002020525 W |- |37||December 28, 2002||1–2 OT|| align="left"| @ New Jersey Devils (2002–03) ||17–16–3–1 || 2002020536 OTL |- |38||December 30, 2002||4–3 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres (2002–03) ||18–16–3–1 || 2002020550 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; January: 6–3–4–2 (home: 5–2–1–2; road: 1–1–3–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |39||January 1, 2003||1–2 OT|| align="left"| Phoenix Coyotes (2002–03) ||18–16–3–2 || 2002020566 OTL |- |40||January 3, 2003||2–2 OT|| align="left"| Columbus Blue Jackets (2002–03) ||18–16–4–2 || 2002020578 T |- |41||January 4, 2003||2–2 OT|| align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2002–03) ||18–16–5–2 || 2002020586 T |- |42||January 10, 2003||4–1 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2002–03) ||19–16–5–2 || 2002020628 W |- |43||January 11, 2003||12–2 || align="left"| Florida Panthers (2002–03) ||20–16–5–2 || 2002020638 W |- |44||January 13, 2003||4–3 OT|| align="left"| New York Islanders (2002–03) ||21–16–5–2 || 2002020652 W |- |45||January 15, 2003||1–2 OT|| align="left"| New York Rangers (2002–03) ||21–16–5–3 || 2002020662 OTL |- |46||January 17, 2003||1–4 || align="left"| Toronto Maple Leafs (2002–03) ||21–17–5–3 || 2002020677 L |- |47||January 18, 2003||2–5 || align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators (2002–03) ||21–18–5–3 || 2002020685 L |- |48||January 20, 2003||3–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins (2002–03) ||21–18–6–3 || 2002020697 T |- |49||January 22, 2003||5–3 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes (2002–03) ||22–18–6–3 || 2002020711 W |- |50||January 25, 2003||1–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens (2002–03) ||22–18–7–3 || 2002020733 T |- |51||January 26, 2003||7–2 || align="left"| New York Rangers (2002–03) ||23–18–7–3 || 2002020745 W |- |52||January 28, 2003||3–5 || align="left"| St. Louis Blues (2002–03) ||23–19–7–3 || 2002020754 L |- |53||January 30, 2003||2–1 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2002–03) ||24–19–7–3 || 2002020767 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; February: 6–6–0–0 (home: 3–4–0–0; road: 3–2–0–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |54||February 4, 2003||5–1 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2002–03) ||25–19–7–3 || 2002020781 W |- |55||February 5, 2003||1–4 || align="left"| New Jersey Devils (2002–03) ||25–20–7–3 || 2002020788 L |- |56||February 7, 2003||3–0 || align="left"| New York Islanders (2002–03) ||26–20–7–3 || 2002020804 W |- |57||February 9, 2003||0–2 || align="left"| Montreal Canadiens (2002–03) ||26–21–7–3 || 2002020822 L |- |58||February 12, 2003||5–1 || align="left"| @ Atlanta Thrashers (2002–03) ||27–21–7–3 || 2002020838 W |- |59||February 14, 2003||1–3 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2002–03) ||27–22–7–3 || 2002020852 L |- |60||February 15, 2003||2–1 || align="left"| @ Florida Panthers (2002–03) ||28–22–7–3 || 2002020867 W |- |61||February 17, 2003||1–3 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2002–03) ||28–23–7–3 || 2002020876 L |- |62||February 20, 2003||2–6 || align="left"| Toronto Maple Leafs (2002–03) ||28–24–7–3 || 2002020896 L |- |63||February 22, 2003||1–5 || align="left"| Detroit Red Wings (2002–03) ||28–25–7–3 || 2002020914 L |- |64||February 24, 2003||4–1 || align="left"| Montreal Canadiens (2002–03) ||29–25–7–3 || 2002020927 W |- |65||February 26, 2003||3–2 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres (2002–03) ||30–25–7–3 || 2002020941 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; March: 7–3–1–3 (home: 3–1–1–0; road: 4–2–0–3) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |66||March 1, 2003||1–2 OT|| align="left"| @ New Jersey Devils (2002–03) ||30–25–7–4 || 2002020968 OTL |- |67||March 2, 2003||2–0 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes (2002–03) ||31–25–7–4 || 2002020973 W |- |68||March 4, 2003||2–1 || align="left"| @ Buffalo Sabres (2002–03) ||32–25–7–4 || 2002020980 W |- |69||March 6, 2003||4–4 OT|| align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2002–03) ||32–25–8–4 || 2002020996 T |- |70||March 8, 2003||4–5 OT|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins (2002–03) ||32–25–8–5 || 2002021012 OTL |- |71||March 10, 2003||2–1 OT|| align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2002–03) ||33–25–8–5 || 2002021028 W |- |72||March 14, 2003||1–3 || align="left"| Los Angeles Kings (2002–03) ||33–26–8–5 || 2002021056 L |- |73||March 16, 2003||2–1 || align="left"| Colorado Avalanche (2002–03) ||34–26–8–5 || 2002021074 W |- |74||March 20, 2003||4–1 || align="left"| @ Calgary Flames (2002–03) ||35–26–8–5 || 2002021101 W |- |75||March 22, 2003||3–5 || align="left"| @ Edmonton Oilers (2002–03) ||35–27–8–5 || 2002021119 L |- |76||March 23, 2003||0–6 || align="left"| @ Vancouver Canucks (2002–03) ||35–28–8–5 || 2002021126 L |- |77||March 25, 2003||4–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens (2002–03) ||36–28–8–5 || 2002021136 W |- |78||March 28, 2003||3–2 || align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators (2002–03) ||37–28–8–5 || 2002021157 W |- |79||March 29, 2003||3–4 OT|| align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2002–03) ||37–28–8–6 || 2002021166 OTL |- y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; April: 2–1–0–0 (home: 2–1–0–0; road: 0–0–0–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |80||April 1, 2003||3–0 || align="left"| Florida Panthers (2002–03) ||38–28–8–6 || 2002021190 W |- |81||April 3, 2003||1–5 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators (2002–03) ||38–29–8–6 || 2002021201 L |- |82||April 5, 2003||5–3 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2002–03) ||39–29–8–6 || 2002021219 W |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black W #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black L #ffc Tie (1 point) 1px solid black T #fff Overtime loss (1 point) 1px solid black OTL Playoffs background:#fff; border-top:#236192 5px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 5px solid; 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs y background:#fff; border-top:#236192 2px solid; border-bottom:#AD7C59 2px solid; Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (3) – Lightning win 4–2 Game Date Score Opponent Series Recap |- | 1 || April 10, 2003 || 3–0 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning || Capitals lead 1–0 || 2002030131 W |- | 2 || April 12, 2003 || 6–3 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning || Capitals lead 2–0 || 2002030132 W |- | 3 || April 15, 2003 || 3–4 OT || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning || Capitals lead 2–1 || 2002030133 L |- | 4 || April 16, 2003 || 1–3 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning || Series tied 2–2 || 2002030134 L |- | 5 || April 18, 2003 || 1–2 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning || Lightning lead 3–2 || 2002030135 L |- | 6 || April 20, 2003 || 1–2 3OT || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning || Lightning win 4–2 || 2002030136 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win 1px solid black W #fcc Loss 1px solid black L Player statistics Scoring Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only. = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only. No. Jersey number Player Pos Position Regular season Playoffs GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes 68 Jaromir Jagr Jaromír Jágr RW 75 36 41 77 5 38 6 2 5 7 2 2 20 Robert Lang ice hockey C 82 22 47 69 12 22 6 2 1 3 3 2 55 Sergei Gonchar D 82 18 49 67 13 52 6 0 5 5 2 4 12 Peter Bondra RW 76 30 26 56 −3 52 6 4 2 6 2 8 92 Michael Nylander C 71 17 39 56 3 36 6 3 2 5 0 8 14 Kip Miller C 72 12 38 50 −1 18 5 0 2 2 0 2 9 Dainius Zubrus C 63 13 22 35 15 43 6 2 2 4 −2 4 11 Jeff Halpern C 82 13 21 34 6 88 6 0 1 1 −2 2 25 Mike Grier RW 82 15 17 32 −14 36 6 1 1 2 0 2 22 Steve Konowalchuk LW 77 15 15 30 3 71 6 0 0 0 −3 6 27 Ivan Ciernik Ivan Čiernik RW 47 8 10 18 6 24 2 0 1 1 1 6 2 Ken Klee D 70 1 16 17 22 89 6 0 0 0 2 6 6 Calle Johansson D 82 3 12 15 9 22 6 0 1 1 −4 0 46 Brian Sutherby C 72 2 9 11 7 93 5 0 0 0 0 10 19 Brendan Witt D 69 2 9 11 12 106 6 1 0 1 −1 0 94 Sergei Berezin LW 9 5 4 9 10 4 6 0 1 1 −2 0 54 Jason Doig D 55 3 5 8 −3 108 6 0 1 1 1 6 21 Glen Metropolit C 23 2 3 5 4 6 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 16 Andreas Salomonsson RW 32 1 4 5 −1 14 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 4 Rick Berry D 43 2 1 3 −3 87 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 8 Josh Green ice hockey LW 21 1 2 3 1 7 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 29 Joel Kwiatkowski D 34 0 3 3 1 12 6 0 0 0 1 2 23 Trent Whitfield C 14 1 1 2 1 6 6 0 0 0 1 10 44 Steve Eminger D 17 0 2 2 −3 24 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 17 Chris Simon LW 10 0 2 2 −3 23 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 39 Josef Boumedienne D 6 1 0 1 −1 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 51 Stephen Peat RW 27 1 0 1 −3 57 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 58 Jean-Francois Fortin Jean-François Fortin (ice hockey) D 33 0 1 1 −3 22 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 1 Craig Billington G 5 0 0 0 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 35 Sebastien Charpentier Sébastien Charpentier (ice hockey) G 17 0 0 0 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 3 Sylvain Cote Sylvain Côté D 1 0 0 0 0 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 41 Mike Farrell ice hockey RW 4 0 0 0 1 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 36 Colin Forbes ice hockey C 5 0 0 0 −2 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 45 Alex Henry D 38 0 0 0 −4 80 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 37 Olaf Kolzig Olaf Kölzig G 66 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 -98 4 18 Matt Pettinger LW 1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — Goaltending = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Capitals only. No. Jersey number Player Regular season Playoffs GP Games played W Wins L Losses T Ties SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on Ice GP Games played W Wins L Losses SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on Ice 37 Olaf Kolzig 66 33 25 6 1925 156 2.40 .919 4 3894 6 2 4 192 14 2.08 .927 1 404 35 Sebastien Charpentier 17 5 7 1 426 40 2.79 .906 0 859 — — — — — — — — — 1 Craig Billington 5 1 3 1 96 17 4.70 .823 0 217 — — — — — — — — — Awards and records Awards TypeAward/honorRecipientRef League(annual) NHL Second All-Star Team Sergei Gonchar (Defense)Postseason All-Star Teams https://records.nhl.com/awards/phwa-all-star-teams?season=20022003 records.nhl.com December 21, 2022 League(in-season) NHL All-Star Game selection Sergei Gonchar2003 NHL All-Star Game Rosters https://www.hockey-reference.com/allstar/NHL_2003_roster.html Hockey-Reference.com August 29, 2024 Jaromir JagrJagr was voted to the starting lineup.NHL All-Star Game Starting Lineups by Year (since 1986) https://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29185 NHL.com August 29, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20230322193353/https://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29185 March 22, 2023 NHL YoungStars Game selection Brian SutherbyNHL - 2003 YoungStars Rosters https://www.espn.com/nhl/allstar2003/s/youngstars.html ESPN.com December 21, 2022 January 18, 2003 Milestones MilestonePlayerDateRef First game Steve Eminger October 11, 20022002-03 NHL Debuts https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2003_debut.html Hockey-Reference.com October 13, 2024 Transactions The Capitals were involved in the following transactions from June 14, 2002, the day after the deciding game of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals, through June 9, 2003, the day of the deciding game of the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals.Hockey Transactions Search Results https://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Capitals&BeginDate=2002-06-14&EndDate=2003-06-09&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 www.prosportstransactions.com December 1, 2022 Trades Date Details Ref 2002 06 22 To Washington Capitals Rights to Petr Sykora To Nashville Predators Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2003Draft Day Transactions http://tsn.ca/nhl/2002draft/draft_trades.asp TSN.ca November 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020808073541/http://tsn.ca/nhl/2002draft/draft_trades.asp August 8, 2002 2002 10 07 To Washington Capitals Mike Grier To Edmonton Oilers 2nd-round pick in 2003 3rd-round pick in 2003Caps acquire Grier from Oilers https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/10/07/Caps-acquire-Grier-from-Oilers/41351034038539/ UPI December 4, 2022 October 7, 2002 2002 11 01 To Washington Capitals Michael Nylander 3rd-round pick in 2003 Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2004 To Chicago Blackhawks Andrei Nikolishin Chris SimonCapitals Acquire Michael Nylander from Chicago http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=141502 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021218124253/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=141502 December 18, 2002 November 1, 2002 2002 12 16 To Washington Capitals Josef Boumedienne To Ottawa Senators Dean MelansonCaps Acquire Defenseman Josef Boumedienne from Ottawa http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=152740 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021227043308/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=152740 December 27, 2002 December 16, 2002 live 2003 01 15 To Washington Capitals Joel Kwiatkowski To Ottawa Senators Future considerations9th-round pick in 2003Capitals Acquire Defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski From Ottawa http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=158098 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030201144826/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=158098 February 1, 2003 January 15, 2003 2003 03 11 To Washington Capitals Sergei Berezin To Chicago Blackhawks 4th-round pick in 2004Capitals Acquire Left Wing Sergei Berezin http://washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=168493 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030722220609/http://washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=168493 July 22, 2003 March 11, 2003 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2002 07 01 Robert Lang Pittsburgh Penguins 5-year Free agencyCapitals sign free agent center Robert Lang http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=113307 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809142549/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=113307 August 9, 2002 July 1, 2002 2002 07 09 Kip Miller New York Islanders 2-year Free agencyCapitals Sign Free Agents Kip Miller and Dwayne Zinger http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=113933 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021026180407/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=113933 October 26, 2002 July 9, 2002 Dwayne Zinger Detroit Red Wings 1-yearfn1 Club option for a second year. Free agency 2002 07 23 Chris Hajt Edmonton Oilers 1-yearfn1 Free agencyCAPITALS RE-SIGN CIERNIK, MURPHY AND WHITFIELD http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=115296 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809144306/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=115296 August 9, 2002 July 23, 2002 2002 09 13 Jason Doig Ottawa Senators 1-year Free agencyCAPITALS SIGN DEFENSEMAN DOIG, RIGHT WING FUSSEY http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=128852 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021002233922/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=128852 October 2, 2002 September 13, 2002 2002 10 04 Rick Berry Pittsburgh Penguins Waiver draft NO ACTIVITY WHATSOEVER FOR SABRES ON DRAFT DAY https://buffalonews.com/news/no-activity-whatsoever-for-sabres-on-draft-day/article_b8b7956b-b1b7-5e3c-af96-c81f336507e4.html Buffalo News November 30, 2022 October 5, 2002 2002 10 15 Andreas Salomonsson New Jersey Devils Waivers Capitals Claim Right Wing Andreas Salomonsson http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=136945 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021218133840/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=136945 December 18, 2002 October 15, 2002 2002 10 24 Alex Henry Edmonton Oilers Waivers Capitals Claim Defenseman Alex Henry http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=139291 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021218134328/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=139291 December 18, 2002 October 24, 2002 2003 01 15 Josh Green New York Rangers Waivers Capitals Claim Josh Green Off Waivers http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=158100 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030310064146/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=158100 March 10, 2003 January 15, 2003 Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player's free agency group on July 1 if applicable.NHL FREE-AGENT LIST https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/2002/jul/02/nhl/ Daily Herald December 1, 2022 July 2, 2002 Ref N/A Dmitri Khristich Metallurg Magnitogorsk (RSL) Free agency (III) 21561 Dmitri Khristich, retrieved December 3, 2022 2002 07 01 Martin HlinkaHlinka was inactive during the 2002–03 season.20967 Martin Hlinka, retrieved December 3, 2022 Contract expiration (UFA) Dmitri MironovMironov, who last played during the 2000–01 season, retired.27195 Dmitri Mironov, retrieved December 3, 2022 Contract expiration (III) 2002 08 05 Patrick Boileau Detroit Red Wings Free agency (VI) Sports transactions https://www.deseret.com/2002/8/6/19670183/sports-transactions Deseret News December 4, 2022 August 6, 2002 DETROIT RED WINGS—Signed… D Patrick Boileau 2002 08 11 Benoit Hogue Retirement (III) h/hoguebe01 Benoit Hogue, retrieved December 3, 2022 2002 08 13 Ulf Dahlen Dallas Stars Free agency (III) Stars sign free agent Dahlen https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2002/08/13/Stars-sign-free-agent-Dahlen/43551029273500/ UPI December 4, 2022 August 13, 2002 2002 08 14 Corey Hirsch Dallas Stars Free agency (UFA) Stars sign Hirsch https://www.upi.com/Archives/2002/08/14/Stars-sign-Hirsch/5421029297600/ UPI December 4, 2022 August 14, 2002 2002 08 27 Rob Zettler Retirement (III) ACTIVITY https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/activity/article25303991/ The Globe and Mail December 4, 2022 en-CA August 28, 2002 Washington Capitals announced the retirement of defenceman Rob Zettler. 2002 10 10 Mike Siklenka Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) Free agency (UFA) Phantoms Weekly https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/phantoms-weekly/n-1976442 OurSports Central December 4, 2022 October 14, 2002 10/10 - ADD Mike Siklenka, signed a PTO 2002 11 12 Sylvain CoteCote retired.31444 Sylvain Cote, retrieved December 3, 2022 Release c/cotesy01 Sylvain Cote, retrieved December 3, 2022 2002 11 13 Curtis Cruickshank San Diego Gulls (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) Gulls Lose to Falcons, 5-4 https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/gulls-lose-to-falcons-5-4/n-1978488 OurSports Central December 4, 2022 November 13, 2002 Cruickshank... signed with the Gulls today 2003 01 02 Joe Sacco Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) Free agency (III) Phantoms sign Joe Sacco https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/phantoms-sign-joe-sacco/n-1981805 OurSports Central December 4, 2022 January 2, 2003 2002 12 16 Craig BillingtonBillington retired and was named a goaltending coach with the Colorado Avalanche on January 7, 2003.La Canfora Jason Capitals Hit Cooling Off Period https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2003/01/07/capitals-hit-cooling-off-period/5157dc75-db1f-45ed-a764-7e2ce5cb2e35/ Washington Post December 4, 2022 January 7, 2003 Former backup goalie Craig Billington retired and has been named goalie coach and consultant for the Colorado Avalanche. Buyout Billington waived, may retire https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/billington-waived-may-retire-1.317675 CBC.ca December 4, 2022 December 18, 2002 2003 04 22 Glen Metropolit Jokerit (Liiga) Free agencyWashington retained Metropolit’s NHL rights until they were claimed in the NHL Waiver Draft by the Ottawa Senators on October 3, 2003.Players claimed in 2003-04 NHL Waiver Draft https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?id=1629790 ESPN.com June 1, 2022 October 3, 2003 Jokerit julkaisi tukun vahvistuksia https://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/jokerit-julkaisi-tukun-vahvistuksia/75755 Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta December 4, 2022 fi April 22, 2003 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2002 07 23 Ivan Ciernik 1-year Re-signing Mark Murphy 1-year Re-signing Trent Whitfield 1-year Re-signing 2002 07 24 Chris Simon 1-year Re-signing CAPITALS RE-SIGN LEFT WING CHRIS SIMON http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=115385 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809143322/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=115385 August 9, 2002 July 24, 2002 2002 07 30 Jean-Francois Fortin 1-year Re-signing CAPITALS RE-SIGN DEFENSEMAN J-F FORTIN http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=116136 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809143725/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=116136 August 9, 2002 July 30, 2002 2002 07 31 Colin Forbes 1-year Re-signing CAPITALS RE-SIGN FORBES, METROPOLIT http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=116230 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20020809144343/http://washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=116230 August 9, 2002 July 31, 2002 Glen Metropolit 1-year Re-signing 2002 09 06 Chris Ferraro 1-year Re-signing CAPITALS RE-SIGN FORWARDS CHRIS AND PETER FERRARO http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=126976 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021002232201/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=126976 October 2, 2002 September 6, 2002 Peter Ferraro 1-year Re-signing 2002 09 13 Owen Fussey 3-year Entry-level 2002 10 07 Steve Eminger 3-year Entry-level Wharnsby Tim NHL clubs sign junior stars https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/nhl-clubs-sign-junior-stars/article25423171/ The Globe and Mail December 4, 2022 en-CA October 8, 2002 2002 10 08 Dainius Zubrus 2-year Re-signing Capitals Sign Dainius Zubrus http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=135076 Washington Capitals December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20021214174534/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/games/nhl_caps_news.cfm?source=st&cont_id=135076 December 14, 2002 October 8, 2002 2003 03 20 Sebastien Charpentier 1-yearfn1 Extension Capitals Sign Goalie Charpentier http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=171283 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030903013356/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=171283 September 3, 2003 March 20, 2003 2003 05 15 Josef Boumedienne 1-year Extension Capitals Sign Defenseman Boumedienne http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=181299 Washington Capitals December 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20030621151220/http://www.washingtoncaps.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=181299 June 21, 2003 May 15, 2003 Draft picks Washington's draft picks at the 2002 NHL entry draft held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.2002 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2002e.html hockeyDB.com December 23, 2022 Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)112Steve EmingerKitchener Rangers (OHL)113Alexander SeminTraktor Chelyabinsk Jrs. (Russia)117Boyd GordonRed Deer Rebels (WHL)259Maxime DaigneaultVal-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)377Patrick WellarPortland Winterhawks (WHL)392Derek KrestanovichMoose Jaw Warriors (WHL)4109Jevon DesautelsSpokane Chiefs (WHL)4118Petr DvorakHavirov Femax HC (Czech Republic)5145Robert GhersonSarnia Sting (OHL)6179Marian HavelVancouver Giants (WHL)7209Joni LindlofTappara Jr. (Finland)8242Igor IgnatushkinElemash Elektrosal (Russia)9272Patric BlomdahlAIK IF Jr. (Sweden) See also 2002–03 NHL season Notes References Washington Capitals 2002-03 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000492003.html www.hockeydb.com December 12, 2022 2002-03 Washington Capitals Roster and Statistics https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/2003.html Hockey-Reference.com December 12, 2022 Wash Category:Washington Capitals seasons Cap Cap