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Capitals: Top 10 greatest goalies of all-time

By Michael Marzzacco

Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Don Beaupre, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport
Don Beaupre, Washington Capitals Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport /

#4 Don Beaupre

Don Beaupre is the godfather of Washington Capitals goalies and he comes in at number four on our list. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1980 NHL Draft in the second round at 37th overall. He was traded to the Caps early in the 1988-89 season.

Beaupre played a handful of games in Washington before being sent down to the AHL. He came back stronger in the 1989-90 season winning 23 games in 48 appearances helping the Capitals to their first semifinals appearance in franchise history.

Beaupre’s play as well as the Capitals strong defense helped him lead the NHL with five shutouts in the 1990-91 season while winning a career-high 29 games the next season.

Beaupre spent two more seasons with the Capitals. In 1992-93 he went 27-23-5 while going 24-16-8 his final season in Washington with a 2.84 goals-against average and an .880 save percentage.

When it came to the mid-1990’s the Caps were looking to none other than Olaf Kolzig to lead them between the pipes. They shopped Beaupre to the Ottawa Senators where he suited up in 71 games over two seasons.

In six seasons with the Capitals, Beaupre played in 269 games and posted a 128-96-27 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .886 save percentage.

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