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Washington Capitals skate on the ice as the team's Stanley Cup championship banner is raised before the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals raise Stanley Cup banner to kick off new season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals forward Jason Megna (15) reaches for the puck next to Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ top players look sharp, but Hurricanes win in overtime

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals announce outdoor viewing party for season opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) takes a drink during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals introduce throwback alternates

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, laughs with Nic Dowd, left, as they leave the ice at NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals fans excited for hockey’s return as champs start preseason

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne shoots against the Seattle Storm in a 100-77 win over the Seattle Storm on Thursday at Capital One Arena. (Arturo Holmes/Special to The Washington Times).

Mystics temper Storm, prove their mettle as playoffs near

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals fans celebrate after the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Caps fans celebrate deep into the night

By David Driver and Andy Kostka — The Washington Tines

Washington Capitals fans cheer during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Stanley Cup would be especially meaningful for longtime Capitals fans

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Fans gather outside Capital One Arena at a viewing party for Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Ron Weber, former Caps radio voice watches

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

A Metro train departs the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Washington. Washington's Metro system has become internationally synonymous with delays, breakdowns and smoke-filled tunnels. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Metro service to stay open late Monday for Capitals’ Game 4 of Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) chase the puck during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Lightning edge out Capitals in Game 4 to even series

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Dallas Wings forward Kayla Thornton (6) and Washington Mystics guard Elena Delle Donne (11) dive after a loose ball during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP) **FILE**

Elena Delle Donne, Mystics among title contenders

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

The Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. The downtown home of the NBA's Wizards and NHL's Capitals is now called Capital One Arena. Owner Ted Leonsis announced the change from Verizon Center along with an investment of $40 million in the arena. Leonsis' Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment is not disclosing the financial terms or length of the new naming-rights agreement. It goes into effect immediately, with new signage expected by the fall. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Capitals outdoor viewing party ‘more likely’ for Game 4

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with the bench during the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Capitals can’t afford to be presumptuous even with a 2-0 advantage

By Deron Snyder

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after his dunk in front of Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall: Drake told me he had the broom for us

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) is hit by Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) but does not get a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards drop third straight at home as Pacers get key win

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Expediting entry is one of the goals for Capital One Arena. Fans have often complained about lines jutting out toward F Street. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Washington becomes a sports desert while ‘Disney on Ice’ is in town

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Expediting entry is one of the goals for Capital One Arena. Fans have often complained about lines jutting out toward F Street. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Verizon Center now Capital One Arena in D.C.

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis speaks during a news conference to announce NBA basketball star John Wall's contract extension, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Verizon Center renamed Capital One Arena

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times