Washington Capitals Logo — Washington Capitals is a team of professional ice hockey U.S. is established in Washington DC. It was founded in 1974 and is the team from the capital of the United States. He currently plays in the National Hockey League, established in the Southeast Division.

washington capitals logo

washington capitals logo

Washington was, along with the Kansas City Scouts, one of two expansion franchises the NHL since the 1974-75 season. The owner of the team in his first season was Abe Pollin, who also owned the Washington Bullets of the NBA and who ordered the construction of the pavilion Capital Centre to house the two teams, while the first general manager of the club was Milt Schmidt. The Capitals told in the beginning with a staff of few experienced players in the league, and this was reflected in its first year of debut: a record of 8-67-5, the Capitals made ​​one of the worst releases of a team the NHL. More