 In 60 games, he scored seven goals and 27 points, and in 11 playoff games, Paynter scored five goals and 11 points.On January 8, 1990, Paynter appeared in his first game with the Washington Capitals, as he didn't earn a point in an 8–6 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.On January 16, Paynter earned his first NHL point, an assist, in a 9–6 victory over the New Jersey Devils.