The Washington Capitals are bringing the Capitol dome back to the center of the sweater.
On Monday morning, the team unveiled its Hometown Remix uniforms and set Nov. 7 as the debut date for the new look. The design puts the Capitol dome logo front and center, with the blue base color leaning into the pre-2000s feel after recent alternates leaned on the screaming eagle logo and red-heavy foundations.
The jersey also folds in a few unmistakably D.C. touches. Gold accents run through the design, while marble shoulders, elbows and a bottom lining nod to the monuments and marble curbs around the District of Columbia.
The lower inner rear includes “The DMV” alongside signature cherry blossoms. The team will pair the sweaters with blue helmets and black shorts featuring gold stars on the sides.
The NHL described the uniform as “monumental” in its own writeup, calling it a jersey that represents “the ability to stand tall, weathering any storm, overcoming insurmountable odds, and honoring our achievements,” and adding, “Stand tall Caps fans, this one’s for you.”
Blue has not been the Capitals’ core color since the “W” third jerseys in 2021. It also served as the base for the 2018 Stadium Series uniforms, though those versions used a navy shade rather than this lighter blue. And the Capitol dome hasn’t been the main feature on a Washington jersey since the 2006-07 season, before the Capitals shifted to red and white uniforms and introduced the current base logo.
Capitals Senior Vice President of Marketing Amanda Tischler said the new design is meant to connect different eras of the franchise with the city around it.
“We are thrilled to share this amazing jersey with our fans,” Tischler said. “The Capitals’ Hometown Remix design draws inspiration from an unforgettable era of Capitals hockey that culminated in the team’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance, while being remixed through a distinctly Washington, D.C., lens.
The jersey celebrates the legacy of Capitals hockey while reflecting the city and community that have shaped the team. The result is a jersey that honors where we’ve been while celebrating what makes Capitals hockey uniquely Washington.”
The Capitals said they will wear the Hometown Remix jerseys on Nov. 7 against the Florida Panthers, Nov. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers, Dec. 1 against the Vancouver Canucks, Dec. 28 against the Edmonton Oilers, Jan. 12 against the Vegas Golden Knights, Jan. 14 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Feb. 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, Feb. 23 against the New York Rangers, March 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, March 15 against the Tampa Bay Lightning and March 23 against the Detroit Red Wings.
Several of those dates come with extras, including a Rally Towel Giveaway on Nov. 7, a Beanie Giveaway on Dec. 1 and an Alex Ovechkin Bobblehead Giveaway on Jan. 12.
The team also announced a Hometown Hero Contest to recognize people making an impact in the local community. In addition, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will join the rollout by wrapping select metro rail cars in the Hometown Remix color scheme and logo from Nov. 9 through Dec. 20.
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