Washington Capitals 2011-12 Season Preview:
For years, Washington Capital fans had little to cheer about, but things have turned around since the franchise acquired Alexander Ovechkin. The 2004 National Hockey League draft marked the beginning of a new era for the Capitals, who have since become a dominant team in the Eastern Conference. This season, Washington fans can expect to see much of the same: young talent that makes a serious run for the Cup.
The Capitals will open the regular season against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 8, and it should be the beginning of another winning year for the franchise. A number of veterans will be returning to the squad, including Ovechkin, who is regularly one of the highest-scoring offensive players in the league. Last year, Ovechkin had 32 goals and 53 assists with the Capitals.
Although Washington didn't win the Cup in 2010-11, they made a valiant effort. The team finished in first place in the Eastern Conference and made it to the Stanley Cup playoffs. They were eventually eliminated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the conference semifinals.
This year, expect the Capitals to once again be a leading team in the standings. Goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be bringing veteran experience to the franchise and may help propel Washington into the finals.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1974
Location: Washington, D.C.
Stadium: Verizon Center
Conference: Eastern Conference
Division: Southeast Division
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Titles: none
Washington Capitals Conference Championships: 1
Notable Players: Mike Gartner, Rod Langway, Larry Murphy
The Washington Capitals play hockey in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team first played in 1974 as part of the NHL expansion of that year. The Washington Capitals started off dismally in their first few seasons. They improved in the 1980's making the playoff's 14 seasons in row. In 1998 Washington Capitals saw its best success by winning the Eastern Conference championship and playing the Stanley Cup under the leadership of Peter Bondra and Adam Oates. The team has been on a rebuilding campaign since, making strategic moves every year (signing Viktor Kozlov and Michael Nylander) to build themselves back into contention.
The Washington Capitals play their home games at the Verizon Center in the Gallery Place/Chinatown neighborhood of Washington D.C. The arena has a capacity of nearly 21,000. Seeing a game at the Verizon Center gives fans a chance to witness one of the most exciting and dynamic teams in the NHL play in the heart of the nation's capital. Buy Washington Capitals tickets today!
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