As the Capitals celebrate their 50th Anniversary, they invited all of the trophies they’ve won over the years (except for the Stanley Cup) to be on display for fans.
Before Friday’s game against the Red Wings, those who showed up to the Harry Benson Gallery at about an hour before the game got to meet Capitals defenseman and two-time Norris Trophy winner (best defender) Rod Langway.
At first, Langway just posed next to the trophy before the curator picked it up and handed it to him. I asked him when was the last time he got to hold it and he said it was the first time. Apparently, when he won it, he was given the replicas but never got to hold the original, until now.
So 41 years after actually winning the trophy (two years in a row), Langway actually got to hold it. We’ll take his word for it that it was the first time he got to hold the original one.
Be like Rod Langway and pose back-to-back with the Norris Trophy!
Join us for Day 2 of our 50th Anniversary Trophy Showcase tomorrow at @MedStarIceplex from 10:30 AM to 1 PM.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/Adtprpdex5
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 8, 2025
The Trophy Showcase featured 15 NHL Award trophies the Capitals won. The display coincides with the Capitals’ “Rock the Red” 50th Anniversary Night.
The NHL Award trophies won in Capitals history included:
- Art Ross Trophy | Most Points: Alex Ovechkin (2007-08)
- Bill Masterton Trophy | Perseverance and Dedication to Hockey: Jose Theodore (2009-10)
- Calder Memorial Trophy | Rookie of the Year: Alex Ovechkin (2005-06)
- Conn Smythe Trophy | Playoff Most Valuable Player: Alex Ovechkin (2017-18)
- Frank Selke Trophy | Best Defensive Forward: Doug Jarvis (1983-84)
- Hart Memorial Trophy | NHL Most Valuable Player: Alex Ovechkin (2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08)
- Jack Adams Trophy | Coach of the Year: Barry Trotz (2015-16), Bruce Boudreau (2007-08) and Bryan Murray (1983-84)
- James Norris Trophy | Best Defenseman: Rod Langway (1982-83, 1983-84)
- King Clancy Memorial Trophy | Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution: Olie Kolzig (2005-06)
- Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy | Most Goals: Alex Ovechkin (2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2008-09, 2007-08)
- Presidents Trophy | Team with Best Regular-Season Record: Washington Capitals (2017, 2016, 2010)
- Prince of Wales Trophy | Eastern Conference Playoff Champions: Washington Capitals (1997-98, 2017-18)
- Ted Lindsay Award | NHLPA Most Valuable Player: Alex Ovechkin (2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08)
- Georges Vezina Trophy | Best Goaltender: Braden Holtby (2015-16), Olie Kolzig (1999-2000) and Jim Carey (1995-96)
- William Jennings Trophy: Braden Holtby/Philipp Grubauer (2016-17) and Al Jensen/Pat Riggin (1983-84)
