Mike Gartner's Final Goal for Washington Capitals
Gartner's final goal for Washington came before his trade to Minnesota.
Mike Gartner scored his final goal for the Washington Capitals during the 1988–89 season.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Mike Gartner
- Role
- Right Wing
- Team affiliation
- Washington Capitals
- Status
- Retired Legend
- Historical context
- Final Regular Season Goal for Washington
- Legacy
- 4th-Highest Goal Scorer Among Active Players at Time of Departure
Lore & Background
For the 1989 playoffs push, Gartner and Murphy were traded to the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for Dino Ciccarelli and defenseman Bob Rouse. However, they were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia Flyers.
Reader's Guide
The trade occurred before the playoffs began, not during the playoffs push.
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