Tag Archives: Fans

The Tom Wilson Effect: How One Player Lives in the Minds of His Opponents

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

Photo: Joe Sargent/NHLI Via Getty Images Capitals right wing Tom Wilson is a lot of things to the Capitals as a player: a hard worker, fantastic teammate, physical presence, defensive commodity, and offensive weapon. But to other teams, their players, … Continue reading →

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In Enemy Territory – A Road Review Of PPG Paints Arena

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

Photo: Sports & Exhibition Authority After visiting Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and United Center in Chicago for Washington Capitals games last year, I had so much fun that I knew I wanted to do a road trip with … Continue reading →

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13th Annual Northern Virginia Game-Worn Jersey Expo Set For March 16

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

Photo: Sunny Sohi Every season for the past 12 years, hockey fans and jersey collectors have attended the annual Northern Virginia Game-worn Jersey Expo, which is a showcase for jersey collectors, companies, and others to show off their game-worn jerseys, … Continue reading →

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Capitals Hold VIP Season Ticket Holder Party at MGM Resort in National Harbor

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Photo: @Capitals A night after scoring seven unanswered goals in a 7-2 drubbing of the Ottawa Senators, the Washington Capitals hosted their annual VIP season ticket holder party at the MGM National Harbor’s ballroom for the second consecutive year on … Continue reading →

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All Present!: A Look At Where the Capitals Stand in Fan Attendance

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images In any major league sport, fans are what drives revenue for the individual league and each individual team. While it may not be the most popular of the four major North American sports leagues, the … Continue reading →

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Lars Eller Answers How He Got Nicknamed “The Tiger” And More Questions From Capitals Fans On Reddit

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

Photo: Fanatics Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, one of the team’s unsung heroes in the team’s run to the Stanley Cup last season, took questions from Capitals’ fans on Reddit as part of Fanatics’ “Ask Me Anything (AMA) series” when he … Continue reading →

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Barry Trotz Shows Gratitude To A Capitals Fan

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

Photo: NBC Sports Washington When New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz entered the visiting tunnel prior to their game with the Washington Capitals on Friday evening for the first time after winning the Stanley Cup with the Capitals, I wanted … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Gives Fan A Puck on Her 18th Birthday And Her Reaction is Priceless

Posted on December 28, 2018 by

While Ovechkin’s first ballot Hall of Fame career (which includes his latest All-Star Game election) is no doubt one reason Capitals fans love him, the person Ovechkin is no doubt plays an even greater role in the adoration fans have … Continue reading →

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We Got Your Mail! Answering Fan Questions From The NoVa Caps Mailbag

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

This three day break in the schedule has given the Capitals a little rest during a busy November.  Hopefully, some of the banged up players are little closer to game action.  Here at Nova Caps, we have used the three … Continue reading →

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Wading Into Unknown Territory: My Quest for a Caps Tattoo

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

After the Capitals captured their first Stanley Cup championship, fans expressed their joy in a number of ways, from painting their cars to permanent reminders in tattoos commemorating the win. Recently, NoVa Caps’ Lisa Desabrais went into the unknown and … Continue reading →

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