Capital One Arena was one of many famous stadiums and landmarks across the world that lit up blue Thursday, April 9, to thank health care professionals, first responders, and essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Tonight we #LightItBlue as a universal symbol of solidarity and hope,” a Capital One Arena tweet read.”The @MSE Family thanks you for keeping our community safe.”
Saturday, April 4, 2020, should have marked the Washington Capitals’ final game of the regular season. The Capitals were supposed to tangle with the Florida Panthers in Sunrise. Instead, a worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 suspended the NHL season on March 12 with no end in sight. Since then, almost every state in the United States has ordered a shelter in place order.
Capitals Radio’s Ben Raby drove downtown and captured photos of what a ghost town Washington DC, has become.
It’s haunting.
The Athletic’s Tarik El-Bashir and NBC4’s Mark Segraves are reporting that Ted Leonsis will pay Capital One Arena workers despite all games and events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Leonsis made the announcement and informed staff this morning, according to El-Bashir.
El-Bashir termed the workers being taken care of by Leonsis as “Capital One Arena staff”, while Segraves called them “part-time employees for all 16 events canceled.”
By Ian Oland 3 months ago
The Washington Capitals will celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s 700th goal in a special pregame ceremony tonight before the Winnipeg Jets. All fans in attendance will get a special Alex Ovechkin 700 jersey towel.
This morning, ahead of the game, the Capital One Arena staff laid those towels on every seat of the arena, spelling out OVI on one half of the lower bowl and 700 in the other.
It’s picturesque and beautiful; it’s a wonderful tribute.
Fans attending tonight’s Capitals game against the Winnipeg Jets can possibly pick themselves up a sweet pre-game treat.
The Capitals will be honoring captain Alex Ovechkin tonight for scoring his 700th career NHL goal on February 22 against the Devils, and all fans in attendance will be receiving a special 700VI rally towel.
The first 700 fans to visit the Dunkin’ kiosk at Capital One Arena will get a free #700VI-themed donut, as well as a Dunkin’ gift card. The donut is filled with vanilla buttercream and topped with vanilla frosting and #700Vi-themed artwork.
By Rachel Cohen 3 months ago
The Moco Show reports Sunday that Bar Louie is closing multiple area restaurants, including their Chinatown location next to Capital One Arena.
By Peter Hassett 4 months ago
UFC Fight Night came to Capital One Arena on Saturday and several Capitals players were in attendance including Tom Wilson, Jakub Vrana, Michal Kempny, Dmitry Orlov, and Ilya Samsonov.
Vrana and Kempny were especially focused on the Makhmud Muradov-Trevor Smith fight early in the night. Muradov, who was born in Tajikistan, is Czech. Muradov had one of the most impressive finishes of the night, knocking out Smith in the third round to improve his record to 24-6
ESPN’s Emily Kaplan polled 50 NHL players about some of the most pressing issues in the game. Kaplan asked about recreational drug use, Gritty’s popularity, and the worst place to play (Winnipeg, it’s always Winnipeg).
The Washington Capitals made the list for something you would never, ever expect.
The Washington Wizards’ exhibition game against the Guangzhou Long Lions on Wednesday night found itself the latest forum for an ongoing struggle between free speech and American business interests in China. During the game, Capital One Arena staff repeatedly confiscated signs from fans expressing support for Hong Kong.
By Peter Hassett 8 months ago
During the offseason, a second round of renovations was started at Capital One Arena. The main focus of these “Phase II” upgrades were enhancements to the video displays in and around the arena, as well as further concession upgrades and a facelift for the 200 level.
While many of the upgrades, such as the full scope of the LED “sky ring” boards, aren’t quite ready to go just yet, fans attending tonight’s first preseason game against Chicago will get a first look at the brand spanking new jumbotron.
Take a gander at this absolute unit.
By Rachel Cohen 9 months ago
