The Washington Capitals also known as the Caps are a professional ice hockeyteam based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been playing at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. since 1997. The Capitals were formed in 1974 and won the Stanley Cup in the 2017/2018 season. Two years that were very good times in my life! All eyes are going to be on the team and the star player tomorrow when they play the Islanders. Alexander Ovechkin a Russian Hockey Player most likely will break the long time record for the most goals in a career. Ovechkin has already tied the record held by Wayne Gretzky. I'm recommending you enjoy hockey live and on television. I will definitely be watching the game on TV tomorrow at 12:30pm Capitals versus the Islanders. I'm a huge hockey fan of all the teams. This is a very big deal in the world of NHL Hockey. read more

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Since their first season in 1974-75, the Washington Capitals have been in the top third of the NHL in terms of regular-season performance. Thus, the Capitals are a perennial playoff team. In the playoffs, the team has been relatively mediocre, with a sub-.470 win percentage. The lack of playoff success shows in the number of Stanley Cup Finals (2) and Stanley Cup championships (1) won. Since drafting Alexander Ovechkin with the first pick in 2004, Ovechkin has been synonymous with the Capitals. So far, he's spent all 17 seasons of his NHL career playing for Washington. In July 2021, he signed a five-year deal with the Capitals that's worth an average of $9.5 million per year. The contract will see him through to the 2025-26 season. By the end of that season, he'll be 40 years old. Ovechkin is a living legend and for-sure hall-of-famer. He's currently the only active NHL player within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL regular-season goals scored record of 894. At the time of writing this review, Ovechkin has scored 772 goals and ranks third behind Gretzky and another legend, Gordie Howe (801), all time. Gretzky scored at a rate of .601 goals per game. Ovechkin's current career pace is higher at .611, so he has a realistic shot at surpassing The Great One. Needless to say, Ovechkin has set lots of records, both within the franchise and league-wide. He's also as decorated as they get. Now a 12-time All-Star, he holds the record for most Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies (season-leading goal scorer) won with nine and counting. He's a three-time Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL regular season MVP) winner (2008, 2009, 2013) and he won the Conn Smythe Trophy (Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP) in 2018. Ovechkin has been the team captain since 2010. 2018 is when Ovi and the Caps won the Stanley Cup. After dropping Game 1 on the road at T-Mobile Arena (Paradise, Nevada), Washington rebounded to win Games 2 through 5 and win their Finals matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-1. The Capitals closed out a tight one on the road in Game 5, winning 4-3: https://youtu.be/IzyKiQY5GoI. The Golden Knights were brand new that season (2017-18). The Capitals' head coach at the time was Barry Trotz. After only four seasons in Washington, he resigned just days after leading the Capitals to the Stanley Cup championship (contract disagreements) and signed with the New York Islanders. The Capitals have had two head coaches since Trotz: Todd Reirden (2018-2020) and current coach Peter Laviolette. Unlike Reirden, Laviolette brought over 15 years of NHL head coaching experience to Washington. Coincidentally, Laviolette's first NHL head coaching job is where Trotz is today, the New York Islanders. He led the Carolina Hurricanes to the 2006 Stanley Cup championship and led both the Philadelphia Flyers (2010) and the Nashville Predators (2017) to the Stanley Cup Finals. read more

Let's Go Caps!!! We saw the awesome Caps game. The Capital Arena is super clean and the staff are so friendly. If you make a mistake and bring a purse or bag, they have storage lockers right outside the stadium. read more

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The Caps are an exciting team to watch. We've got a Stanley Cup to our name and that ain't bad. Captain Ovi has been loyal all these years and that's paid off big time. Ted Leonsis and management do a fine job of running a community-responsive NHL team. The Caps unite the city in a very important way and are super kid-friendly. The folks at Capital One Arena do a good job on home game days. I enjoy myself a lot during the game and the event is kept safe and clean. I'm a fan, so totally biased, but truly believe that we're blessed to have this team in DC. Way to Go, Caps! Love you. read more

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**An open apology to the CAPS, their fans and Section 432** I wanted to cheer for you last night ...until I got drunk When I was in the fifth grade, I won tickets to the Caps game. All the other boys in my class offered me money to give them the tickets, but I wanted to go. I dragged my dad out to the game. I told my dad I wanted to play hockey and he said little girls don't play hockey. Angry little girls do... In time I moved away, and spent fifteen years following another team in another state, The San Jose Sharks. With two Pacifos from Rosa Mexicana under my belt, I excited headed back to my roots. Woo a caps game and last night the Caps played the Sharks. Dilemma. I was a quiet fan and respectful at the game. Until the third period, where I might have forgotten what coast I was on and stood up and cheered when 2 goals made it past the Capitals goalie. As my coworker put it, I was the only person standing and cheering in the entire arena. A sad little one person wave. This is perhaps the worst most awkward moment of my life, everyone was staring at me and not in a good way. Things were said. Lady with shiny pants told me to go back to Cali. I told her to go back home and finish bedazzling her pants. I wanted to disappear into my seat and started deciding which one of my friends should hold my earrings in case a fight broke out. Luckily, my section cleared out long before the game was over. Because I felt so awful, for after hockey drinks I wanted to go to a place that was not overpopulated by hockey fans and still open on a school night. Clydes was out of the question. So I thought Zaytinya was a safe bet. As we walk in guess who was there? All of Section 432, Row K, pointing at me. Peace was made at Zaytinya, and I hope peace can be made on yelp. I love watching Caps games and wish them all the best of luck. I really am a lover not a fighter. P.S. Keep on eye on number #90, move him from the checking line. He's the most talented new player you got. read more

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Review of Caps Singles Night Event: Maybe it was because the first gentleman who sat in front of me was my Grandfathers age, but some of the "eligible bachelors' were not for me. However, I am a person who really tries to make the best of a situation, so while I knew I wasn't going to date "Bob" the grandpa aged software guy, I was happy and interested to here about the Zydeco (a Cajun style) dancing he does at Glen Echo park- it sounds like a good time. It was easy to chat with most of the guys for the allotted 2 minutes, though it was sometimes hard to hear the MC say it was time to switch--and there were a couple cases where I could only hope time was up. Case in Point: Seat Change and Name Exchange Occurs, then: Him: So have you ever been married? (Whoa! This guy is coming straight out the gate!) Me: No, I haven't, have you? Him: Yes, recently divorced. Two years. (Whoa! He lives in a world where two years is recent. Wait...maybe I do too....) When was your last date? Me: (Me thinking...hmmm....when was that.....mmm..let me make something up just to get through this...) A couple months ago, I go to grad school in addition to working, so I don't have a ton of time to date. (But I do have plenty of time to yelp). Him: Well that's better than me. February. Me: (trying to be kind and optimistic still, as well as taking on the roll of therapist) Well you doing things like this and getting out there, so that's a move in the right direction. Him: yeah, so you don't have much time to date. What are we looking at here, weekends? me: yeah, well my semester literally just ended so i have the next six weeks to date, him: so how old are you? Me: 27, you? (knowing before I asked he was outside my age bracket) Him: 43 (yeah...you should be my dad's friend).....does that bother you? Whats your cap for dating? Me: Well honestly around 30. I have pretty young parents, so I don't usually date people that could be more their friends then mine. (Yes, brutal honesty, but he laughed and I think he appreciated the frankness, at this time I am wondering...when the MC gonna say MOVE!??) Anyway, it was fairly well organized event by the Capitals marketing department. Perhaps they could have set it up so ages were more comparable for those I met. More beer and drinks were flowing than food at the Bar Louie location. Each person got a folder where they got to write down the name and tag number of those they talked to and whether they were interested or not on a sheet of paper. And apparent in 48 hours I will have emailed to me a list of the bachelors who I said I was interested in, and who said they were interested in me. Pretty much a no pressure deal. After the hour of speed dating and drinking we all went over to the caps game, sitting in the same section, and watched the game. They number of people that left between the two events though was high. Our section seemed very empty. Alicia, Cadence, and I had good times laughing at what was going on around us, and everything we had just experienced. Funny part of the night was when some guy asked us how we all knew each other. I said we were all member of a club, to which he said "Like the ya-ya sisterhood?" To which we all replied "No yelp!" and went on to sell our obsession. Finally....Greg, the environmental consultant----call me. wink...haha read more

Congrats to Alex Ovechkin for becoming just the fourth player in NHL history to score 200 goals in his first four seasons! UNLEASH THE FURY!!!!! read more

My favorite NHL team. Enough said. - Caps games at Verizon Center are always a fun experience. Win or lose, but prefer wins most definitely. - I've been a Caps fan my whole life, and not living in DC area now just kills me, but I see my Caps every time I can whether in DC or on the road. - Sure, the Caps have not won the Cup yet, but they're an entertaining team, usually competitive, and when they do win the cup it will be super sweet. - There's Ovi...being Ovi. If you don't know what I mean by that just watch the team for a little while. - I've played hockey, and loved hockey my whole life...having that lifelong relationship with the Caps means a lot to me. I'm proud they are my team, no matter what. Verizon Center is a fun time. There's decent food, good beer, and plenty of fun hockey fans. It's not the easiest to get to with the DC traffic and crazy parking, but you'll enjoy the game once there. Let's GO CAPS! C-A-P-S, Caps Caps Caps!!! read more

Buzz. That's the word I would use for the Capitals hockey team and their fans. I've been to at least 5 different pro hockey stadiums over the past year. (NY (both), NJ, Philly, Atlanta, Florida, and last night Washington) I must say, the buzz surrounding a game here, is a joy for a hockey fan. Right from the warm ups to the fans in the stands, and the concession people, it was simply an overall good experience. They allow fans to go down and watch the warm ups from a close vantage point. I think most teams do this, but here the fans seem to really enjoy it, and most of the bottom level is full during warm ups, when the team comes out at 6:30pm before a 7pm start time. The stadium has easy access from the Chinatown Metro subway stop, and is very close to a number of different hotels. (Hotel Monaco is directly across the street) and is in the middle of a large area with a lot of restaurant options. read more

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Love my Washington Capitals. Going to a Caps Game at Verizon is a raucous good time -- even better when the Caps win. Verizon is a great venue -- clean and easy to get to by metro or car. Lots of local spots for pre- and post-game libations! LET'S GO CAPS!!!! read more

Bottom Line: The NHL is probably one of the fastest pace sports to watch and the experience is very pleasant at the Verizon Center. Whether you are a die hard Caps fan, a general sports enthusiast or just looking for some entertainment, attending a Washington Capitals game is a lot of fun! The NHL is a very fast paced sport so there is no time to let your mind wander. Plus, you could miss out on watching a tussle on the ice. Even when the game isn't in play, the Caps keep you entertained with a multimedia presentation on the jumbotron. The seats are comfy, the air is refreshing and the team is great. read more

I love me some Caps! The season seems to be just going now, but I am hoping for the best when it comes to the playoffs! I really love the energy of Caps fans. We are passionate and awesome! Unleash the Fury! read more

I am so depressed. Its over but had a great year. Lets ROCK THE RED next year. C. A. P. S. Caps!! Caps!! Caps!! Unleash the Fury!!! read more

Having been born and raised in the DC Metropolitan area, I've loved all the DC teams for as long as I can remember. Every Sunday, I bleed burgundy and gold for the Redskins. I watch DC United games whenever I can. I cheer for the Wizards while wearing my Washington Bullets jersey. And yes, even the Nationals/Orioles, I occasionally cheer for (although I'm not a big fan of baseball). But if there's one sport in Washington DC that captivates the city like no other, it's their beloved Washington Capitals. I've been to several Capitals games over the past couple season, both regular season and playoff...and I can honestly say there is no greater sports atmosphere available in this city than "Rocking the Red" at Verizon Center. It's incredible to be in an arena that's at capacity and 80% of the arena is wearing red and cheering along together. Doesn't hurt that the team wins too. Next time you're looking for something fun to do in our nation's capital, make sure you buy your tickets and head on into Chinatown and watch an awesome evening of sports entertainment with the C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS! Oh, and make sure come ready to "UNLEASH THE FURY!" read more

This is a review only for the Monumental Sports website. I purchased two Caps tickets through Vivid Seats (they are a total scam so avoid them). The tickets were never delivered by Monumental and Vivid Seats is still charging me (if you ever decide to buy through Vivid Seats google "vivid seats scam" first). Monumental Sport's website is using a revoked certificate meaning it is not secured. They may be why I got an error when trying to get my tickets. No one at the Monumental Sports offices returns calls. read more

The Washington Capitals and their partnership with Ticketmaster is reckless. On 12/11 I purchased four tickets to the Capitals game on 12/29 as a Christmas present for my wife through Ticketmaster. We were exposed to Covid on Christmas and tested positive two days later. I contacted the Capitals and Ticketmaster within moments of the positive results asking for options. I also immediately listed the tickets for resale through Ticketmaster at a significantly reduced price. Both organizations pushed the blame back and forth over the course of two days without any resolution. I was willing to accept a refund or exchanged tickets for another game. My family was trying to be socially responsible and not expose their fans but this comes at a hefty price tag of $500. Ticketmaster stated there was nothing they could do as the tickets were not refundable and I could go to the game if I wanted to. Ticketmaster's phone line was shut down for multiple days due to being overloaded and I could only communicate through email. After several attempts at contacting them through other means I was finally able to reach someone via phone on the afternoon of 12/29 and was told I needed to wait for a manager call back within 24 hours even though the game was to take place at 7pm that evening. With mask and vaccine mandates getting stricter over the next two weeks and rising Covid numbers in DC I would have expected the organizations to do better and make reasonable accommodations available to their fans. Mayor Muriel Bowser, we attempted to follow your guidance released in a situational update today to "do your part" by not attending and strictly isolating, now I ask you to step in and do your part to fix this situation. The recklessness of this organization is only further spreading this virus across our region. read more

Dear team that has abused my heart for 25 years, This is going to be hard for you to hear, especially in light of everything that's gone in the past week, but we can no longer be together. It has come time for us to part ways. You see, I don't like the direction you've lived your life the past four years. Sure, you woo me with excitement and get me living on the edge. You bring me pretty tapestries to put on my ceiling and pretty shiny hardware (though not the one I *really* want)....but then, when push comes to shove, you don't shove. You just lie down and cower. And the excuses.....my God, the excuses. It's the same old same old..."We have to do better. We want to do better." repeat ad nauseum. LIES! It's all lies which you tell yourselves to continue with your destructive behavior. I don't expect much of you except to just show up and give it your best shot, but half the time you can't even manage to do that. You'd think that you'd be there especially when your lives depended on it but no....you once again take your option to duck out. You're so talented and you have all the parts to succeed, but you never want to put them all together and actually work. The few glimpses you've shown me of brilliance are dimmed by the horrible legacy you're leaving in the wake of your destructive behavior. I liked it better when you weren't a rock star. I liked you better when you were humble and hardworking. At least I could say you tried when people would talk shit about you. Now I can't be seen with you. You shame me. You disgust me. I'm packing your stuff, selling it, and removing all traces of you from my life. And the sad part is that I have no defense...which is ironic since you don't either of late. One day you're going to wake up and it's not going to be you in the bright lights or on the A-list anymore. You'll be the one begging me to come back and give it another chance. Like a wise theologian from Texas once stated 'Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice.....won't get fooled again". So farewell, sweet Caps. Continue to live your lives stuck in the rut you've been living in for four years. Continue to piss away your lives. You just won't be doing it on my dime nor my dollar anymore. read more

I am a self-proclaimed Red Sox fan, Patriots fan, Celtics fan and...Capitals fan. Go to a game, and in five minutes you will be repeating "LET'S GO CAPS!" in response to a season ticket holder with lungs of steel. You will also find yourself: - Wishing that a fight hadn't been broken up (the gloves were about to come off!). - Cheering wildly in between periods to five-year-olds who just learned how to play hockey. - Booing the refs for sending a player to the penalty box for hooking (whatever that means). - Texting in "I luv Johnny" to be shown on the jumbotron, forgetting entirely that it is your first date. If your heart does not melt at the sight of Ovechkin's missing-tooth grin, Semin's insane stick work, Brashear's throw-down moves, and Mike Green's...well...everything, then something is seriously wrong with you. Seriously, get it checked out. read more

Have been a Capitals fan since the late 1970's. They do a great job and making a great game day experience. This time it was turned to 11, since it was a playoff games and I got the all you can eat and drink game ticket. For me it was worth it. The ushers have always been great and helpful. A great time was had and the Capitals won in OT. read more

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caps hockey: a natural sedative hopefully we get a little better, but man we suck right now. read more

The Washington Capitals have been an absolutely enthralling team to watch this season, and have earned a review today- on the eve of their playoff series with the NY Rangers starting tomorrow. Having been a Caps fan for years, I have never seen anything like what has happened here in DC the last few yrs- the entire city has embraced the Caps, and as well they should! It has only been possible because of a mega star in his absolute prime, with tons of personality to boot (Alex Ovechkin). But my love of the Caps goes far beyond just Ovie. They are a fun, young, and super exciting team. Besides Ovie (one of the best, most creative players I have ever seen!), Mike Green is a superstar as well, Alex Semin has as much talent as anyone in the league, and Nicklas Backstrom is a creative playmaker as well. Plus, all those guys are under 25 yrs old, talk about an exciting bunch! I am also very impressed with the organization as a whole. Owner Ted Leonsis responds to fan email personally, GM George McPhee is as shrewd as any GM in the league, Craig Laughlin is my favorite announcer at any sport in the world, and I think their marketing team is terrific too. Good luck in the playoffs Caps- I'll be watching in my Mike Green authentic jersey, and with a lame, mangy beard I started last week. No other team could elicit that much support from me in DC, not even my Redskins! read more

DO NOT go to a Capitals game at the Verizon Center if you are not a Caps fan. We are Flyers fans and went to a preseason game on Friday. Just because we are Philadelphia Flyers fans does not mean that we are going to bully people. We went with a group of friends and sat in the 400 section. We were taunted and received comments like "you don't belong here" all night. Meanwhile, the Caps were winning and we weren't saying anything. By the third period people were throwing beers at us and hurling insults. When we addressed this, security guards escorted us out of the section because we were wearing the opponents jerseys to a round of applause. While we were explaining the situation, several nice Caps fans came to security and said that we were not the issue - others had been heckling us all night. Maybe it's the derelicts in the 400 sections or maybe it's just Caps fans but I have never been treated so poorly by any other fans nor have I done so myself. I will never go to another Caps game and the Verizon Center and suggest you do the same. read more

Attending a Caps game is a must for DC locals. The games are addictive even for non-sports fans like myself. The team is fantastic and the atmoshere can't be beat! My personal favorite is the Unleash the Fury video montage towards the end of the game! C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS!!! C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS!!! C-A-P-S CAPS CAPS CAPS!!! read more

I LOVE the Capitals! They're absolutely the best team in Washington, hands down. With a very talented and exciting group of guys, every single Caps game is a thriller to the end. What a treat to have the best player in the league as well as a very fine supporting cast. It's been amazing to watch Washington become a hockey town as we started to realize the talent lurking in our very own Verizon Center. Games are absolutely insane, with a loud and extremely active crowd. Tickets are actually not that expensive (damn Sabres fans) and definitely cheaper than Skins or Wizards tickets. We've now got an NHL record holder (Mike Green for most consecutive goal-scoring games by a defenseman), not to mention MVP, one of the best face-off winners in the league, and much more. They're also a bunch of genuinely nice guys. I've met a couple and I was shocked by how nice some of them were. These really are the hardest-working athletes in sports. ROCK THE RED! GO CAPS! read more

I still love you all, even though you just ate shit in game 7 of the Playoffs. Until next year... and, unfortunately, the Flyers will always have 1st place in my heart, so I'll cheer for you ALMOST always, as long as you're not playing the Flyers. Deal? Deal. read more

Some listings on yelp are simply ridiculous. This is one of those. Like yelp is going to provide great reviews of a hockey team. Right. But I'm bored, and looking for things to review... Anyway, Big 5 stars to all the Caps, Bruce Booby and for Ted Leonsis/George McPhee running a quality club. Thanks to my dad, I've been rocking the caps since the Caps Center way back mid 80s...and this team has come a long way...OV! read more

Exciting team in a great venue! In addition, Washingtonians have the privilege of seeing All-Star forward Alexander Ovechkin skate on a nightly basis. Ovechkin is arguably the hockey's premiere forward, and certainly the sports most exciting and prolific goal-scorer. The Verizon Center is a great venue to see a game, and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. There are also several discounted multi-game and/or group plans available. In addition, there is a discount on single-game tickets for college students as well. In sum, I highly recommend catching a game or two or 41! It's always a good time and, honestly, hockey is a much better sport live. read more

All aboard the bandwagon! Those of you able to able to avoid Redskins draft day coverage, as well as Wizards/Cavaliers/LeBron/Stevenson/Jay-Z/Soulja Boy trash talk may have noticed that DC has a young, promising hockey team. After wallowing near the bottom of the league for the past few years, the team is fresh off a division title, and set up to be competitive for the long haul. As you can see by a previous reviewer, there has been a lack of respect for the Capitals for a while now, but Alex Ovechkin and company silenced the critics (and Buffalo Sabres fans) this year with their play. No matter how poorly the Redskins do, it seems like they will always be #1 in this town. You can also blame the media for that, whom obsess over everything the Redskins do, including drafting a punter on Day 2 of the NFL draft. But the Capitals not only have arguably the best beat writer (the knowledgeable and accessible Tarik El-Bashir), they are also a team constructed from the ground up; not a collection of overpriced or washed up free agents that the Redskins seem to have an affinity for. I guarantee they will be the next of the major DC sports teams to bring a championship back to the city. This is no slight towards the many accomplishments of DC United, but their lack of coverage deserves a forum of its own. The Caps are certainly a much different team than the fans who grew up on players like Dale Hunter, Mark Tinordi, Joe Reekie, and the illustrious Mike Eagles are used to, but during the stretch run of this season, you could feel something truly special building. Ovechkin is worth the price of admission himself; you don't want to miss him in his prime. It's nice to be able to look forward to the future with the team, instead of obsessing over what could have been if Henrik Tallinder and Tim Connolly had not missed the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals. Hopefully the Capitals success will continue, and force jokers in the media like Steve Czaban, Michael Wilbon, and "original hog" Doc Walker to think of hockey as more than a fringe sport. Actually go to a game; you will become a fan. read more

What can I say? I'm a hockey fan! I love the game and the Washington Caps are an awesome team! Backstrom is my fave! Woooooooohooooo! Go Caps! Rock the Red! read more

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Let's go Caps! Let's go Caps! Let's go Caps! While not the best hockey team in the NHL, the games are entertaining and the Verizon center never disappoints. Of course, it could be that this is by far the best sports team we have in the DC area...the rest are as disappointing as having a child as dumb as a doorknob. read more

I'll start by saying I'm a DC resident and I love going to Caps and Wizards games. But recently I had a terrible experience with the Capitals' management company, Monumental Sports, that warrants caution on the part of anyone buying tickets through them. If you book tickets through Monumental, and there's any indication that you might support the visiting team, they will intentionally place your seats as far from the ice as possible. It's totally unsportsmanlike behavior and it's exactly what happened to me. I was contacted in early August by Monumental Sports about buying Caps-Blackhawks tickets as part of a promotional package for the DC Chicago Bears Fan Club. The package included $49 tickets for a 400-level seat in the reserved Bears Fan Section. I bought several for my friends and I. Considering that I bought them on one of the first days the tickets went on sale, I (wrongfully) assumed the seats would be in at least a decent location in the arena. I first became concerned when Monumental's sales rep, Jaclyn Benjamin, informed me that I wouldn't be able to access my tickets, or know their location, until 72 hours before the game -- essentially making it impossible to sell them and find better ones. When I later received the tickets, I was disappointed (but perhaps unsurprised) that Monumental seated my friends and I in the second-to-last row in the far corner of the 400-level. And as for the DC Bears Fan Section? I'm not sure it even existed. If it did (and I wouldn't be surprised if they scattered us throughout the nosebleeds), we certainly weren't sitting in it. To add insult to injury, seats in the same section were listed at $37.50 on Stubhub 24 hours before the game. Keep in mind that I bought the tickets on the first day they were on sale and there were definitely better seats available. If you buy sports tickets through a company like Monumental -- just like if you buy airline tickets through a travel agent or stocks through a broker -- you have a reasonable expectation that they have your best interests in mind. Had I not booked through Monumental, I likely could have bought tickets that were closer to the ice, at the last minute, and probably could have saved money in the process. All of this leads me to believe the Monumental rep was either totally incompetent or trying to screw us. (Or both) To sum up, be skeptical of any "promotions" you receive from Monumental Sports, because it's very possible that they're trying to unload nosebleeds at a markup. I've certainly learned my lesson and will return to booking my tickets through Ticketmaster and Stubhub, an area where I'm quite pleased that computers are replacing human jobs. read more

You can review sports teams on Yelp!? Who knew? The Caps are the best! And the games are more fun to watch than any other sports teams in DC or elsewhere. But I'm biased. (Doesn't mean it's not true!) Rock the Red!!! read more

Can't say much else besides the fact that I love everything about this team!! Never had a bad time at a game, even when experiencing a horrible shut out to the Rangers. Every fan I have talked to at games has been wonderful and incredibly friendly. I got my best friend hooked on them this year and we're already looking forward to next season! LET'S GO CAPS!! read more

I love hockey. I love watching hockey live, even if it is a pre-season game between two teams I really don't have any feelings for (good or bad). On my visit to DC last week, my dad and I enjoyed a game between the Caps and the Columbus Blue Jackets with two friends of mine who are Caps Season Ticket Holders. My first impression was "holy crap this team has a lot of support, this place is over half full, its pre-season and everyone is wearing red". I am not used to this type of support in pre-season. The arena was loud with fans, and the team definitely played into this fact. The Verizon center also doesn't have a bad seat in the house. We sat near the very top of the arena and could see all the action clearly. I also noticed (and was informed) that the Caps owner is also very fan friendly. This was very obvious, and I actually felt like I was at a minor league game where the owners pull out all the stops and gimmicks to get people to the games, except people come to the games here without that stuff. It actually helps the charm of the team, and makes me want to be a Caps fan (Avalanche will always be my #1). My only qualm is the price of the beer, but after having visited a variety of bars in DC the $8 price seemed pretty consistent. I found myself rooting for the Caps (and Ovi as he punched a guy). A very fun sporting experience. read more

My first NHL game! Definitely not the last. I was amazed to see almost everyone in the audience dressed in home team jerseys and also how few in away team colors! In Sweden where I live, at top leagues games there is always an away section for fans travelling from the other city. You can hear cheering and chanting for both teams. Here you only have one chanting - for the home team. I like the option to buy tickets via ticketmaster, which we did. We got great seats! And still we bought them the day before the play off game. I liked the fact that we all got Caps foam rubber caps! I disliked that there was no kind of match program for free or to buy - at least not sold everywhere when you enter. Maybe I missed something? Both home and away (Rangers) teams played pretty lousy the time I was there though. read more

Solid 3.75 stars; see what happens when you finally fire George McPhee? An overrated GM, with his claim of management experience with the pathetic Vancouver Canucks lol. Always an exciting team to watch, and hats off to Barry Trotz for teaching Ovi how to play D, from a minus -40 last year to a plus 20 or so? And the only player to score 50 goals a year, that's super impressive. But as with the Sharks, the Caps have a choke label: and your 1st round opponent Islanders look like the real deal...it's going to be a heckuva first round! read more

Great game Wonderful fanfare Hockey fans are the bet type of fans.. respectful... won't leave until a break in the play Games are very expensive read more

This review is in relation to tickets purchased via Monumental Sports for the Capitals game that was scheduled in January and then rescheduled to April due to a snowstorm. I wanted to provide some feedback about our experience and especially with about the "VIP"​ tickets that were purchased. While I am thankful that we were able to finally attend the game, the fact that it was scheduled at the end of the season and had absolutely no bearing on the Capitals league standings was a bit disappointing.  Because it held no weight, 3 of the top players were not even suited or on the ice during play...my fiancé's favorite players are Backstrom and Ovechkin...one of the reasons for the purchase of the tickets was specifically to see them play.  While I know that a players participation in a game is never guaranteed, the notion is that you expect for them to play in the games.  Even to have them suited and sitting on the bench, would have been nice for the fans and certainly expected for paying ticket holders. Access to the Etihad Lounge, free food and beverage is certainly a fabulous selling point for VIP tickets... the reality, not so much, in fact, not at all.  We were seated in section 114, where the lounge is closer to 106/107 section... quite the walk to run and grab a beer... you miss a good bit of the game...there is nothing convenient about the location.  The food is fabulous, I must say... however, it is so crowded that unless you are one of the lucky few to get in line first, you can expect quite a wait to just get to the food and then you can expect for the bowls to be empty and needing to be refilled... (which you either wait on or leave and have to do the line again).   I expect to wait in line when I'm among the 1000's of regular ticket holders in the common areas....but certainly not in a VIP lounge.  Disappointing. I was under the impression that we received a free t-shirt with our ticket purchase... when I approached the table and the individual that was handing out the shirts, I asked if we were eligible (because I really was not sure, it is not printed on the ticket) and he looked at our tickets and told us no, but then offered to give us one anyway... we received one t-shirt for two tickets. (After researching our ticket purchase at home, we each should have received a free t-shirt.) My fiancé and I talked about the game on the way home... where I apologized to him because I thought this was going to be an "oh my god, that was awesome" event for him (tickets purchased as a gift) and it certainly did not live up to that and certainly not what I would consider a "VIP" experience.  He was nonetheless grateful for the gift, however, I was extremely disappointed.  The seats are crowded and the view is terrible for a designated VIP area. I paid way too much money for these tickets and will never again do it... and I would discourage anyone that is considering it. Update, 5/1/16: A representative from Washington Capitals reached out to make this situation right...I appreciate the efforts. While it doesn't erase the bad experience, I feel like they tried to compensate for the money I spent so that we could walk away with a more positive experience. I feel it important to note that I never heard back from Monumental Sports. read more

Let's be clear - I am not a sports fan, so this a review from a regular Joe that happens to get to go to games with friends on occasion. You can't go wrong going to a Caps game. Absolutely amazing. The crowd is incredible, the stadium is great, and the food options are varied and decently priced (for a stadium - about twice what you'd pay on the street). My only dig - and this is a Verizon Center issue more than a Caps issue - is that there is almost NO cellphone reception in the stadium! I have Verizon and I am at the Verizon center, and I cannot make a call or text! Really?! But again, that is more on where they play than the team itself. You just can't go wrong going to a Capitals game! read more

The Capitals suffer from what must be one of the worst marketing teams in pro-sports; there is very little advertising, they do next-to-nothing at the local universities to promote the team, and they offer nothing in the way of discounts at games, or if they do, they try to keep it as quiet as possible. This adds up to an average of under 75% capacity during the season, 4th worst in the NHL, which of course means that some games can be well under 50%. If you show up for your first ever experience of live hockey in an arena less than half full, there's a very good chance that you'll never return, as the atmosphere suffers enormously. The solution? There are many - obviously get a decent marketing team (I was offered reduced tickets for the Wizards on almost a weekly basis - I really hate the NBA, but even then I took them up on the offer once) - this does not happen with the Caps, even though I signed up for such things (and I believe it's the same marketing company!). Next, take a leaf out of the Pittsburgh Penguins books - they've suffered with attendance for the same reason the Caps did - many years of sub-par performances. Every game now, if there are tickets remaining with an hour or so left before the start of the game, they are offered to students at a greatly reduced rate on a first-come, first-served basis - the result, sell-outs almost every game (97% capacity over last season), lines of people waiting for these tickets should they become available, and a fairly raucous crowd to keep people coming back and impress first-timers. We're in DC; lots of tourists - do something to drive the tourists to watch a game. Make mid-week tickets cheaper, do all of the above - man, this marketing should be simple. Now I'm not a Caps fan, but I love hockey with a passion - when I'm on the road, I will watch any hockey game, NHL, minor-league, college - it's hockey, I love it. I currently live 3 blocks away from the Verizon Center, but I only watched 3 or 4 games last season - if you can't market me to get to a few more games, you really shouldn't be calling yourself a marketing company! When you do get to see a good game, the Caps can be an entertaining team to watch - they have Alex Ovechkin, one of the best and most exciting youngsters in the league, Alex Semin, another young-gun who can dazzle you on any given day, and a great mix of other young players and veterans. The Verizon Center is a great place to watch games - obviously very Metro accessible, lots of concession stands with prices that are as high as most arenas, and great views from all seats. Market this team well, and you could easily have a 5-star evening every time you go to a game (regardless of winning or losing). Right now, it's a crap-shoot, and I don't want to spend $50 or more for something that could be abysmal due to crappy marketing - I wouldn't do that for a meal, so why should I do it for a sporting event? *** UPDATE 9/10/07 *** The Capitals just announced their ticket plans for the coming season, and it looks as though they've implemented some good plans ( http://capitals.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=336795 ). I'd like to see them advertise these plans around the city, and email them to their mailing list (which they haven't done to me yet), and once tthey do that we'll see if they can earn a few more stars. read more