 The Lang trade marked the first time in the history of the NHL that the league's leading scorer was traded in the middle of the season.The Capitals ended the year 23–46–10–3, tied for the second-worst record, along with the Chicago Blackhawks.In the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, the Capitals won the Draft Lottery, moving ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who held the NHL's worst record, and selected Alexander Ovechkin first overall.