Ah this is a tough one. A Capitals legend for sure. From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 NHL Draft or the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman John Carlson.” (more…)
Also awesome:
From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals announced today initiatives taking place in February in celebration of Capitals Black History Month presented by Giant. Throughout the month, the Capitals will recognize the organization’s history, celebrate Black achievement in hockey and highlight how the Capitals are working to further grow the game in the region.
Highlights of the month include: (more…)
From the Capitals:
“Giant Food, the leading grocery chain in the Washington D.C. region, and Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Ovi’s Great Crunch cereal – a coveted, limited-edition cereal celebrating Ovechkin’s historic achievement in becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader.
Beginning Sept. 19, (more…)
18th and Columbia Road, NW photo courtesy Jubilee Plaza
From Jubilee Plaza:
“Wednesday, April 16 at 4pm we are having an event on the Jubilee Plaza to celebrate the Ovechkin mural on our headquarters building by Brandon Hill and this historic moment for The Caps.”
As for that ride: (more…)
A little love at Union Station for the NHL’s new all time goal scorer, Alex Ovechkin. (more…)
949 Wharf Street SW. photo by Fredde Lieberman
From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals will host a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf for fans around the Capitals’ Sunday, April 6 away game @ New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL’s all-time goals record.
The watch party will feature: (more…)
Thanks to all who emailed/messaged about the mural going up at the old Suntrust/Police Station/Future Jubilee Housing in Adams Morgan. The great 8. 5 goals away for immortality! Mr. Alex Ovechkin.
Mr. B. Hill in action: (more…)
From a press release:
“The Washington Capitals unveiled today a special 50th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Capitals jersey as well as Capitals Cherry Blossom merchandise available for purchase at the Team Store at Capital One Arena and Team Store at MedStar Capitals Iceplex.
As part of the Capitals 50th Anniversary celebration and the return of the team’s retro jerseys, the new design features the Screaming Eagle grabbing a cherry blossom branch and a color scheme that matches the petals. The design continues into the numbering, which features full color blossoms and stems. The shoulders feature the Capitals 50th patch in pink with additional cherry blossoms. (more…)
Ovi arrives in style last night.
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From the Capitals:
“The Capitals teamed up with PEDIGREE Foundation to host a Caps Canines Night on Tuesday, when the team hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (more…)
renderings courtesy Monumental Sports & Entertainment
From a press release:
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) revealed today updated renderings, video animations, and a detailed customer journey for The Vaults, an unparalleled luxury experience coming soon to Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. Designed to set a new standard in premium offerings within the sports and entertainment industry, the Vault Suites will offer an exclusive and immersive experience for fans in the nation’s capital. The sales process for The Vaults will launch in January 2025. (more…)