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Spencer Carbery leads the Washington Capitals into the 2026/27 season, with Alexander Ovechkin named as the winger in the squad list for this club profile. Home fixtures take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., the building that hosts the team. Carbery's task is to manage that group, and the club's long presence in hockey sets the backdrop each season.
Founded in 1974, the club calls Washington, D.C. home and plays in the National Hockey League. The city is the United States capital, and Capital One Arena is the home rink. Fans searching for the basics can start with the league, the city and the building, while the current squad and coach are covered above.
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NHL · 2025/2026Washington Capitals FAQ
The club was founded in 1974, marking the start of its long history in the league.
Home games take place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Its capacity sits at 20,674, so a packed crowd can fill the building on game nights.
Spencer Carbery is the head coach, leading the squad's training and match preparations.
Washington Capitals play their hockey in the National Hockey League.
The franchise is based in Washington, D.C., in the United States.