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