Bobby Gould, former Washington Capitals forward, has died at the age of 69. The Capitals and NHL announced his passing via social media on Saturday, though the cause of death was not disclosed. Gould played 11 seasons in the NHL, spending eight with Washington from 1981 to 1989, appearing in 600 games. He was a consistent scoring threat, reaching 20 goals four times and recording a career-high 50 points in the 1986-87 season.
Before joining the Capitals, Gould began his NHL career with the Atlanta/Calgary Flames and concluded it with the Boston Bruins, helping Boston reach the 1990 Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Edmonton Oilers. Over his career, he tallied 145 goals and 159 assists for 304 points, along with 572 penalty minutes. He was twice a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, finishing third in voting after the 1982-83 and 1986-87 seasons.
The Capitals honored Gould as an alumnus who built lasting relationships and made a positive impact beyond the rink. His legacy includes both his on-ice contributions and his character off it.
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