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I'm guessing this is a serious question and they are called the Capitols because they are located in the Capitol of the U.S. which is Washington D.C.
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The Washington Capitals.
The coach for the Washington Capitals is Bruce Boudreau.
The Washington Capitals have been in the NHL for 37 years since entering in 1974.
a washington capitals player
The captain of the Washington Capitals in 2012 was Alexander Ovechkin.
They play their home games at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
The Washington Capitals practice at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex, which is on top of the parking garage at the Ballston Common Mall.
As of 2014, the Washington Capitals are worth $183 million dollars.
Braden Holtby is number 70 on the Washington Capitals.
Brooks Laich is number 21 on the Washington Capitals.
Cameron Schilling is number 45 on the Washington Capitals.