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Washington Capitals Star Dies at 69

Washington Capitals long-time forward Bobby Gould has died. He was 69. The Capitals announced Gould’s death on Saturday. Gould played 600 games for the Capitals and was a strong goal scorer in his time in the nation’s capital. “A consistent…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:33 PM
Washington Capitals Star Dies at 69
Key Things to Know
  • Former Washington Capitals forward Bobby Gould has passed away at the age of 69.
  • Gould played 600 games for the Capitals, scoring 134 goals and 142 assists.
  • He achieved a career-high 50 points and 23 goals during the 1986-87 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Washington Capitals forward Bobby Gould has died at the age of 69, the team announced on Saturday. Gould was a key contributor during his tenure in Washington, playing 600 games for the franchise after being acquired from the Calgary Flames during the 1981-82 NHL season.

Throughout his regular season NHL career, Gould recorded 145 goals and 159 assists, including 276 points with Washington. Known as a strong two-way forward, he was twice named a finalist for the Selke Trophy before concluding his NHL career with the Boston Bruins.

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