Fansided · Jul 21, 2018
Washington Capitals: Time to retire Peter Bondra’s number
The Washington Capitals made history winning the Stanley Cup. Time to honor the past and retire Peter Bondra’s No. 12. A night long overdue.
The Washington Capitals won their Stanley Cup. Now, it is time to honor their history. A good first step is hanging Peter Bondra’s jersey from the rafters.
Before Alex Ovechkin stole the heart of fans, Bondra’s prowess filled the pages of newspapers and George Michael’s Sports Machine. Along with Olaf Kolzig, Bondra speared the effort to reach Washington’s other Stanley Cup Final in 1998.
That year, Bondra slapped a career-high 52 in the net. The second time he led the NHL. From that 52, 13 would win games. Again, a league-leading career high.