Alexander Ovechkin arrived in 2005 and since 2007–2008 the Capitals have reached the playoffs almost every year, becoming one of the most consistently competitive franchises in the NHL. The team won its first Stanley Cup Championship in franchise history in 2018, beating the Vegas Golden Knights, and Ovechkin made history in 2025 by surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most career goals scored with 897. The 2026–27 NHL season gets underway in October, with home games at Capital One Arena delivering one of the loudest and most passionate atmospheres in professional sports. Ticket prices start from around $31, with an average price of approximately $164 per game.