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Latest news on the Washington Capitals, a pro ice hockey team based in Washington D.C. who compete in the Metropolitan Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference.
Founded in 1974, the Capitals play their home games at the Capital One Arena which is shared with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
They won their first Stanley Cup at the end of the 2017/18 season, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights over five games.
The Capitals also have minor league affiliations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL).