The rumors were true. The Capitals’ black Screaming Eagle jersey is back.
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the Capitals announced Tuesday that they would don their the Screagle six times during the 2024-25 season.
These are the games it will be worn
Wednesday, Nov. 6th vs. Nashville Predators
Friday, Nov. 29th vs. New York Islanders
Tuesday, Dec. 31st vs. Boston Bruins
Saturday, Jan. 18th vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday, Feb. 1st vs. Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, April 13th vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The jersey will be able to be purchased again online starting on Thursday, October 10.
The Capitals also surprised notorious Screagle lover, Alex Ovechkin, with the design’s return as a birthday present.
Here’s the full press release from the Capitals:
The Caps will first take the ice in black on Nov. 6 versus the Nashville Predators.
Capitals Black Screaming Eagle Jersey to be Worn for Six Home Dates During 2024-25 Season to Commemorate 50th Anniversary
Jersey will debut on Nov. 6 versus the Nashville Predators
ARLINGTON, VA – To commemorate the Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary, the Capitals will wear their special black screaming eagle jersey six home games during the 2024-25 season. The jersey features a blue, black, and bronze color scheme, with the Capitol Building displayed on the shoulder. The design is reminiscent of the Capitals’ jersey, first introduced in 1995.
It combines their first-ever third jersey and the original rebrand. The screaming eagle preying in the downward design direction is meant to evoke an eagle’s energy, power, and speed, chosen for its symbolic status as the national bird of the United States. The shoulder patch includes the Capitol building in front of two crossed hockey sticks. The logo was completed with two stars in the background and a hockey puck nested between the blades of the sticks.
Game dates the jersey will be worn include:
Wednesday, Nov. 6th vs. Nashville Predators
Friday, Nov. 29th vs. New York Islanders
Tuesday, Dec. 31st vs. Boston Bruins
Saturday, Jan. 18th vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday, Feb. 1st vs. Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, April 13th vs. Columbus Blue JacketsThe jerseys will be available online at NHLShop.com, NHLShop.ca and shop.monumentalsportsnetwork.com, the MedStar Capitals Iceplex store, and the Capital One Arena Team Store beginning Thursday, Oct. 10. Fans attending the Oct. 10 50 Fest presented by TikTok at Capital One Arena are encouraged to visit the Capital One Arena Team Store to purchase the jersey.
