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Mayor Bowser: Capital One Arena will be allowed to return to 100% capacity starting June 11

What seemed farfetched months before is now becoming a reality.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday during a press conference that Capital One Arena and all large sports venues in the district will have their capacity restrictions lifted on June 11.

That means that if the Washington Capitals make a deep run in this year’s postseason, they could play in front of a full building.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Tom Wilson on fans being back at Capital One Arena: ‘It felt like your first NHL game all over again’

The Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 1-0 in front of some very special guests at Capital One Arena, Tuesday night. 2,100 Capitals fans were in attendance, marking the first time fans were allowed in the building since March 4, 2020 – right before the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite only being at 10 percent capacity, Capital One Arena roared loudly several times during the game, most notably during a successful penalty kill late in the third period.

Capitals forward Tom Wilson noticed and thanked the fans for their support afterward.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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The Capitals’ first home game with fans will be April 27 against the Islanders. Season-ticket holders will get priority on tickets.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment had their waiver approved last week by the DC government to reopen Capital One Arena for Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards games. Now, MSE is announcing its plans moving forward.

The Washington Capitals’ first game with fans will be their April 27th home game against the New York Islanders. 2,100 fans will be allowed to attend at a maximum, which is 10 percent capacity. The Capitals will give tickets to DMV first responders and frontline and essential workers of the COVID-19 response and honor them during the game.

“Our fans bring a lot of energy to our arena,” Jakub Vrana said recently. “They’re like an extra player for us. Even if it’s not going to be full, we’ll still be happy to see people in the stands cheering for us, giving us some extra energy. We’ve been missing that. Without them, it’s been quiet out there.”

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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District approves waiver for Capital One Arena to host fans at Capitals and Wizards games at 10 percent capacity

Washington Capitals fans will be allowed to attend a hockey game as soon as next week.

Friday, the District approved Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s waiver for Capital One Arena to host fans at Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards games immediately. DC gave MSE permission to host fans at 10 percent capacity.

The news was reported by the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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MSE doubtful DC will allow Capitals and Wizards fans to return before end of regular season

Muriel Bowser announced in mid-March that local sports teams could apply to host fans after March 22. The Washington Nationals and DC United had their waivers approved at their outdoor stadiums, but weeks later, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s request to reopen Capital One Arena to Capitals and Wizards fans remains pending.

Monday, Mayor Bowser announced that while indoor capacity for Capitals and Wizards games cannot resume yet, a decision will be made “soon.”

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Mayor Bowser says DC sports teams can re-apply to host fans after March 22. The Capitals have already submitted a request.

The Washington Capitals are one step closer to hosting some fans at Capital One Arena this season.

On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted a number of pandemic restrictions in Washington DC. During her press conference, Bowser also revealed that that sports teams in the district can apply to begin hosting fans after March 22.

The timing comes less than three weeks before the Washington Nationals’ season opener on April 1 against the New York Mets.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Muriel Bowser comments that Capital One Arena could open for Capitals and Wizards games by mid-March

Half of all NHL teams have already opened up their arenas to some fans. Now, the Washington Capitals may join them.

On Monday, Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the district is looking to scuttle some restrictions on businesses. The Washington Post’s Julie Zauzmer reported that included “attendance at professional sports games.”

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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You could have a cardboard cutout of yourself at Capitals games

Monumental Sports & Entertainment is giving sports fans a chance to be at Capitals and Wizards games physically without the danger of literally being there during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday, Monumental announced that fans can buy cardboard cutouts of themselves which will be placed at Capital One Arena during games.

The price is $75 ($60 for Capital One cardholders) and a “portion of the proceeds will benefit MSE Foundation.” The cutouts can be purchased here.

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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Capitals tell season ticket holders they’re ‘hopeful for the potential to host fans’ at some point during the 2020-21 season

The Washington Capitals messaged their season-ticket holder base on Tuesday morning. The Capitals addressed the uncertainty of the 2020-21 season which is expected to begin on January 13 and feature a 56-game schedule.

According to the team, fans will not be allowed into the building at the beginning of the season due to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, but the team holds out hope they will be able to open up Capital One Arena at some point later in the year.

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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On this date in history, the Capitals played their inaugural game in Washington DC at MCI Center. They beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime.

Twenty-three years ago to the day, the Washington Capitals officially left USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland, and played their first game at the MCI Center in Washington DC. Vice-president Al Gore and his wife Tipper were among the 19,740 in attendance.

The Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 on December 5, 1997, after bottom-six forward Jeff Toms scored unassisted in overtime. The game marked Toms’ sixth with the Caps since being claimed that November from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

“We got a bounce at the blueline and then I used my speed to beat Laus,” Toms said to a much-younger Mike Vogel after the game. “Being picked up by Washington is the best thing that’s ever happened in my career.”

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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