Reverse Retro

Washington Capitals’ Reverse Retro jersey voted fifth-best by NHL players

The Washington Capitals brought back the Screaming Eagle during the 2020-21 season. Not only did the Capitals’ Reverse Retro jersey sell out quickly, but it polled well with fans too. Now NHL players are showing the design love, too.

On Thursday, the NHLPA released a player poll where nearly 500 players from the league’s 31 teams participated. We learned earlier that Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were voted to have the best shot and be the best passer respectively.

The players also voted the Capitals’ Reverse Retro jersey fifth-best in the league.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Signed Reverse Retro jerseys of Tom Wilson are available

Capitals Reverse Retro jerseys sold out quickly this season. But a new batch has made the market.

The NHL’s Online Store recently made a limited amount of signed Tom Wilson Reverse Retro jerseys for purchase. You can buy them now via this link.

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By Ian Oland 2 months ago

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The Washington Capitals played their final game in their Reverse Retro jerseys against the Rangers. Here’s how they did in them overall.

The Washington Capitals brought back its Screaming Eagle logo this season for the NHL’s Reverse Retro line. The jersey was wildly popular among Capitals fans, earning the honor of the top-selling Reverse Retro jersey in the NHL. In a poll conducted by RMNB of over 3,000 Capitals fans, the Reverse Retro jersey was the most popular specialty jersey of the Alex Ovechkin Era and the Screaming Eagle was the most popular logo overall. Recently, Dmitry Orlov called it a “dream come true” to wear the sweater.

Unfortunately, at least of right now, the jersey was retired after the Capitals played the Rangers on Saturday night. The Capitals rocked their Reverse Retro sweaters four times overall. They recorded a point in at least all but one, totaling five standings points out of a possible eight. Their record was 2-1-1.

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By Eliza Kravitz 4 months ago

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A first look at the Washington Capitals wearing their new Reverse Retro jerseys

The Washington Capitals’ new Reverse Retro jerseys finally made their long-awaited debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The jersey features the Screaming Eagle logo, which the Capitals introduced in 1995 and retired in 2007, as well as a CAPITALS stripe – the first of its kind in the ’90s. The team’s old Capitol Dome logo is on the shoulder.

Before the season started, the Caps had the top-selling Reverse Retro design in the NHL and the league’s online store sold out of Alex Ovechkin authentic jerseys in minutes.

A recent RMNB poll of over 3,000 Capitals fans confirmed the sweater’s popularity. The team’s Reverse Retro jersey is the most liked specialty jersey in the Alex Ovechkin Era and the Screaming Eagle is the most beloved team logo.

Richard Panik scored the first goal in the new Reverse Retro sweaters while NBC Sports Washington revealed during the telecast that Sergei Gonchar scored the first goal in Screaming Eagle history.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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The Capitals will debut their Reverse Retro jerseys tonight against the Penguins

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The Washington Capitals will finally debut their Reverse Retro jerseys against the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. The Capitals were originally scheduled to rock the Screaming Eagle on February 9 against Philadelphia, but that game was called off that day due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Flyers.

A recent RMNB poll of over 3,000 Capitals fans revealed that the team’s Reverse Retro jersey is the most popular specialty jersey in the Alex Ovechkin Era and the Screaming Eagle is the most popular team logo.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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The Arizona Coyotes debuted their Reverse Retro jerseys tonight and they’re beauties

The Washington Capitals might have had the top-selling Reverse Retro jersey, but ultimately it’s subjective who had the best nostalgic sweater. The Reverse Retro line was highlighted by the New York Rangers bringing back Lady Liberty, the Colorado Avalanche’s Quebec Nordiques tribute, and the Carolina Hurricanes further embracing their Hartford Whalers roots.

The Arizona Coyotes’ Reverse Retro jersey is also bold. Featuring the team’s original Coyotes head logo, the purple sweaters feature a desert scene with green cacti, orange mountains, and the team’s old purple moon logo. There are gecko patches on the shoulder.

Saturday, the Coyotes debuted their Reverse Retro sweaters against the St. Louis Blues and boy did they look good.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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The Washington Capitals will debut their Reverse Retro jerseys tonight

Update: The Capitals game has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Flyers.

The Washington Capitals will finally wear their Reverse Retro jersey tonight at 6 PM against the Philadelphia Flyers. The jersey features the Screaming Eagle on red as well as the team’s old Capitol Dome logo on the shoulder.

The Capitals had the top-selling Reverse Retro jersey in the NHL, selling out of Alex Ovechkin’s sweater in minutes during its initial release.

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By Ian Oland 6 months ago

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