Both the Caps and Senators were in their first year of NHL existence in their respective years .
First , let 's look at three of the worst teams ever : the 1974 - 75 Washington Capitals and the 1992 - 93 Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks .
Both the Caps and Ottawa Senators were in their first year of NHL existence in their respective years .
First , let 's look at three of the worst teams ever : the 1974 - 75 Washington Capitals and the 1992 - 93 Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks .