Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 71st win, each season:
2005 - 4th September (137th match of season)
2011 - 15th September (148th match)
2007 - 25th September (158th match)
2006 - 28th September (159th match) - final win of season
[2010 - finished 69-93]
[2008 - finished 59-102]
[2009 - finished 59-103]