Capitals Release 2024-25 Promotional Calendar; Giveaways Include Ovechkin & Backstrom Duo Bobblehead, Zamboni Gravy Boat & More

The Capitals are going all out to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Geoff Burke — USA TODAY Sports - Capitals Release 2024-25 Promotional Calendar; Giveaways Include Ovechkin & Backstrom Duo Bobblehead, Zamboni Gravy Boat & More

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The Washington Capitals are going all out to celebrate their 50th anniversary, as they released their jam-packed promotional calendar for the 2024-25 campaign.

Washington's schedule includes a variety of giveaways and theme nights to pay homage to the team's humble beginnings.

Some of the top giveaways include a replica of the team's inaugural 1974-75 sweaters, as well as an Alex Ovechkin & Nicklas Backstrom duo bobblehead, a Zamboni gravy boat, a Capitals Marvel comic book and more.

Here's a full list of the fan giveaways:

Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey Devils – 2024-25 Schedule Magnet courtesy of GEICO
Oct. 23 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Original Logo Pennant
Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Replica Jersey
Nov. 13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – Screaming Eagle Pennant
Nov. 21 vs. Colorado Avalanche – Hockey Fights Cancer T-Shirt courtesy of Leidos
Nov. 23 vs. New Jersey Devils – Ice Resurfacer Gravy Boat courtesy of Capital One
Dec. 14 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Mike Gartner & Rod Langway Duo Bobblehead
Dec. 22 vs. Los Angeles Kings – Caps Holiday Party Holiday T-Shirt
Dec. 31 vs. Boston Bruins – 50th Anniversary Coaster Set
Feb. 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets – Peter Bondra & Olie Kolzig Duo Bobblehead
Feb. 4 vs. Florida Panthers – Viewfinder courtesy of MedStar Health
Feb. 9 vs. Utah Hockey Club – Capitals Marvel Comic Book
Feb. 27 vs. St. Louis Blues – Capitol Dome Pennant
March 1 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Kids Day Giveaway (first 5,000 kids)
March 7 vs. Detroit Red Wings – Alex Ovechkin & Nicklas Backstrom Duo Bobblehead
March 9 vs. Seattle Kraken – Weagle Pennant
March 20 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Friendship Bracelet
March 30 vs. Buffalo Sabres – Retro Corduroy Hat
April 4 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 50th Anniversary Photo Book
April 13 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Capitals Poster

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The Capitals will also host a number of theme nights, listed here:

Oct. 15 vs. Vegas Golden Knights – Hispanic Heritage
Oct. 17 vs. Dallas Stars – Oktoberfest presented by Logan’s Sausage
Oct. 29 vs. New York Rangers – Donate Life presented by MedStar Health
Oct. 31 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Hockey Halloween presented by Dunkin’
Nov. 6 vs. Nashville Predators – Country Music Night
Nov. 8 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Pioneers” (1974-1982)
Nov. 13 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs – Veterans Day presented by LiUNA!
Nov. 21 vs. Colorado Avalanche – Hockey Fights Cancer presented by Leidos
Nov. 23 vs. New Jersey Devils – CapsGiving presented by Capital One
Nov. 29 vs. New York Islanders – CapsGiving presented by US Steel
Dec. 3 vs. San Jose Sharks – Pride presented by Giant
Dec. 14 vs. Buffalo Sabres – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “Coming of Age” (1982-97)
Dec. 20 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Caps Holiday Party presented by Ticketmaster
Dec. 22 vs. Los Angeles Kings – Caps Holiday Party presented by Ticketmaster
Jan. 4 vs. New York Rangers – Youth Hockey Day
Jan. 10 vs. Montreal Canadiens – Margaritaville presented by Ocean City
Jan. 14 vs. Anaheim Ducks – Caps Canines Night pawsented by PEDIGREE Foundation
Jan. 18 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins – Hockey Talks presented by MedStar Health
Feb. 1 vs. Winnipeg Jets – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Dot Com Caps” (1997-2005)
Feb. 4 vs. Florida Panthers – Heart Health Awareness presented by MedStar Health
Feb. 9 vs. Utah Hockey Club – Marvel Super Hero Day
Feb. 23 vs. Edmonton Oilers – Celebrating Black History
Feb. 25 vs. Calgary Flames – Salute to the Military
Feb. 27 vs. St. Louis Blues – 90s Night
March 1 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Kids Day presented by West Virginia Tourism
March 7 vs. Detroit Red Wings – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “The Rock the Red Era” (2005-14)
March 18 vs. Detroit Red Wings – Neuro Awareness presented by MedStar Health
March 20 vs. Philadelphia Flyers – Women in Hockey presented by GDIT
March 22 vs. Florida Panthers – Educators Appreciation presented by KPMG
April 4 vs. Chicago Blackhawks – 50th Anniversary Era Night – “ALL CAPS and the Stanley Cup Era” (2014-Present)
April 10 vs. Carolina Hurricanes – Go Green presented by BioSafe
April 13 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – Fan Appreciation presented by Bud Light

Washington opens the season at home on Oct. 12 against the New Jersey Devils.

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