Washington Capitals facts for kids

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The Washington Capitals are an American ice hockey team in Washington, DC. They are a part of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Images for kids

  • Two hockey players in full pads and helmets on the ice, both in motion, with two others further behind them.

    Capitals left-wing Errol Rausse chasing Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque in 1979.

  • Verizon Center

    Washington moved into the Verizon Center in 1997.

  • DZubrus

    Dainius Zubrus set career highs with the Capitals in 2005–06 season.

  • AlexOvechkin-Warmup

    Alexander Ovechkin won the Hart MVP Trophy in 2008, 2009 and 2013.

  • 2011 Winter Classic player entrance

    Washington won the 2011 NHL Winter Classic in Pittsburgh's Heinz Field.

  • Washington Capitals vs. Chicago Blackhawks 2015

    the Washington Capitals vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on October 15, 2015

  • Washington Capitals retired numbers red

    The Capitals honor the retired numbers of Rod Langway, Yvon Labre, Mike Gartner and Dale Hunter with banners in the Verizon Center.

  • Brian Sutherby

    Brian Sutherby was the Capitals' first round pick in 2000.

  • Bruce Boudreau Capitals Coach

    Coach Bruce Boudreau was the second Capitals coach to win the Jack Adams Award.


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