City: Washington, D.C. Arena: Verizon Center (the Phonebooth) Conference: Eastern Division: Southeast Established: 1974 Championships: None Notable Players: Rod Langway, Yvon Labre, Mike Gartner, Dale Hunter, Larry Murphy, Scott Stevens, Jaromir Jagr, Alexander Ovechkin, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom Rivals: Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning Trivia: The Capitals began their existence with a few of the worst seasons in NHL history, setting many records for futility. However, after drafting Alexander Ovechkin, Mike Green, and Nicklas Backstrom, the Capitals are now a constant threat for the Stanley Cup. They are still not very successful in the playoffs. Links:Wikipedia, Team Page Uniforms: