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Washington Capitals retired jerseys: A deep look in franchise history

The legends who donned the red, white, and blue proudly for your Washington Capitals

By Michael Marzzacco

Dale Hunter, Washington Capitals
Dale Hunter, Washington Capitals / Doug Pensinger/GettyImages
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Mike Gartner, Washington Capitals / Focus On Sport/GettyImages

#11 Mike Gartner 1979-89

Mike Gartner was fast so much so that he was among the elites of the NHL as they listed him as one of their top 100 players during their 100th season.

""How do you stop Mike Gartner" It was a question NHL opponents pondered in the 1980s and 90s season. They didn't come up with many good solutions."

- NHL.com

NHL.com would add: In the world's fastest sport, Gartner was the fastest player. Unlike many quick skaters, Gartner could handle the puck, pass it and get off blistering drives in full flight. His arsenal of shots -- all varieties and from all distances made him one of hockey's most dangerous forwards. He could score from everywhere and get there faster than anyone. Woe to the wing and defenseman assigned to check him -- and double-woe to the goalies he faced."

In his 10 seasons with the Caps he appeared in 758 games and recorded 397 goals and 392 assists for 789 points. His best season was in 1984-85 when he recorded 50 goals and 52 assists for 102 points.

Gartner's achievements include playing in the NHL All Star Game seven times including when the Capital Centre hosted the NHL ASG in 1982.

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