It started this morning with a post, a tease if you will, on social media that got everyone stirring in DC.
A familiar site. The legendary Screaming Eagle. With it, a red backdrop, and the logo flickering on as if it were coming back to life. Then, we were given a date.
9/15/25
Today’s date. Meaning that the original report we made back in March is true. The Red Screaming Eagle is coming back. However, the mystery remained. Would it be the Reverse Retro 1.0 jersey making it’s comeback, or would it take on a different look. Only time would tell.
Fast forward to now, and the Capitals have unveiled their new alternate jersey.
The following details are per the Washington Capitals Press Release on the jersey:
Jersey Design:
“Designed in partnership with Fanatics, this new uniform honors multiple eras of Capitals history. The primary red base celebrates the team’s signature color and fan passion, while nodding to the 1970s and 80s with the iconic white rounded shoulder yoke and classic hem striping. A lace-up neckline and the reintroduced 1990s Capitol Dome shoulder patch add distinctive character and heritage detail.
The Screaming Eagle logo features a powerful eagle diving downward, symbolizing speed, strength, and dominance—qualities associated with both the sport of hockey and the eagle itself, the national bird of the United States. The eagle’s dynamic pose evokes energy and motion, capturing the intensity of the game. Complementing the primary logo, the shoulder patch incorporates the U.S. Capitol building positioned in front of two crossed hockey sticks, with a hockey puck nestled between the blades. Two stars in the background add a final touch, reinforcing the team’s strong connection to DC.
Symbolic details run throughout the uniform: three stars on the pants and three sleeve stripes in red, white, and blue represent the loyal DC, Maryland, and Virginia fan base. Finishing touches include a District of Columbia flag loop label at the back hem, creating a hidden discovery element while honoring the team’s home, and the Caps wordmark at the inner back neck as a final nod to team pride.”
Brand Creative
“The screaming eagle brand creative is a fresh take on a classic Capitals logo. The textures and background patterns draw inspiration from the puck in the Capitals primary logo and are used to create dimension and framing. The “eagle scratch” texture is inspired by the classic and uniquely rendered “screaming eagle” and exemplifies the angles and ferocity of an eagle scratch. The new ALL CAPS font is taken from the neckline of the jersey and provides a unique font for headlines. The rest of the font styles provide a bold and clean look with various weights. Finally, the color palette uses the primary red and blue as the core colors with gold as an accent color.”
The jersey will debut on October 17th against the Minnesota Wild, and will feature an all fan giveaway of a a Jersey Rally Towel.
All Fan Giveaways
• Oct. 17 vs. MIN – Jersey Rally Towel
• Nov. 24 vs. CBJ –Travel Bag courtesy of Paze and Capital One
• Jan. 13 vs. MTL – Dylan Strome Bobblehead
Gifts with Purchase:
• Oct. 25 vs. OTT – Capitals Oktoberfest Beer Stein
• Jan. 7 vs. DAL – Capitals Cowboy Hat
The jerseys will become available for sale on October 17th. The jerseys will also be worn for a total of 15 times this season.
Below is a schedule of the games the Capitals will wear the third jerseys:
Oct. 17 vs. Minnesota Wild
Oct. 25 vs. Ottawa Senators
Nov. 15 vs. New Jersey Devils
Nov. 28 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec. 7 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec. 20 vs. Detroit Red Wings
Dec. 31 vs. New York Rangers
Jan. 3 vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Jan. 7 vs. Dallas Stars
Jan. 13 vs. Montreal Canadiens
Jan. 31 vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Feb. 25 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
March 3 vs. Utah Mammoth
March 22 vs. Colorado Avalanche
April 4 vs. Buffalo Sabres
Final Thoughts
It’s definitely not something I was expecting. I was hoping for the return of the Reverse Retro 1.0 jersey but maybe with a few updates to it, but the more I look at it, and the more I examine the details, it’s a solid jersey.
How it pays tribute to the past while remaining in the present, and looking to the future, plus the nods to the DMV area. This is a solid jersey for the Capitals, and definitely a great way to bring back both the Screaming Eagle and the Capitol Dome logos into a more permanent way.
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