Washington Capitals 1979 Draft Picks5 selections by the Washington Capitals in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
| Year | Pick | Round | Team | Player | Pos | Amateur Club | League | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 4 | 1 | Washington Capitals | Mike Gartner | RW | Cincinnati Stingers | WHA | CAN |
| 1979 | 24 | 2 | Washington Capitals | Errol Rausse | LW | Seattle Breakers | WHL | CAN |
| 1979 | 67 | 4 | Washington Capitals | Harvie Pocza | LW | Billings Bighorns | WHL | CAN |
| 1979 | 88 | 5 | Washington Capitals | Tim Tookey | C | Portland Winter Hawks | WHL | CAN |
| 1979 | 109 | 6 | Washington Capitals | Greg Theberge | D | Peterborough Petes | OHA | CAN |