The Washington Capitals are retiring their navy blue alternate jerseys after tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins.
The Capitals revealed the news when they released their 2023-24 promotion schedule earlier this year.
To say farewell to the unis, they’re holding a W logo t-shirt giveaway for all fans in attendance to “celebrate the final night of the Blue W jerseys.”
March 30 vs. BOS
Blue W T-shirt GiveawayCome celebrate the final night of the Blue W jerseys! After four seasons of rocking the blue, every fan in attendance will receive a Blue W t-shirt to bring home as the Capitals face the Boston Bruins.
The Capitals first released the navy blue W sweater in 2021. The look was inspired by the team’s jersey design for their 2018 Stadium Series game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The W crest logo features the top of the Washington Monument while the three red stars above the W represent Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
When the team first unveiled the design, they planned to only wear it for three years.
The jersey is retired as Adidas closes its final season as the official manufacturer of NHL jerseys, giving way to Fanatics in 2024-25. After wearing five different jersey designs last season, the Capitals have gone with just three this season, opting to wear their classic red and whites along with the W alternate.
The Capitals will go the rest of the way in their 2023-24 schedule including a potential playoff run wearing just those regular home and away sweaters.
