The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Capitals were founded in 1974 as an expansion team.
The team's primary colors are red, white, and blue, and their logo features a stylized letter "W" with a star. The Capitals play their home games at the Capital One Arena, which is located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.
The Capitals have had periods of success throughout their history, but their biggest accomplishment came in the 2017-2018 season when they won their first Stanley Cup championship. The team was led by star players like Alex Ovechkin, who is one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history, and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
The Capitals have a passionate fan base, and their games are popular among hockey enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They have had notable rivalries with other Eastern Conference teams, particularly the Pittsburgh Penguins, and their matchups are often highly anticipated.
The Stanley Cup win in 2018 was a historic moment for the franchise and its fans, and it solidified the Capitals' place in NHL history.