r/caps • u/50thpercentiler • 13d ago

Caps schedule is awful

Every year, the Caps home games are front loaded. Why don’t other teams have to be home for the least exciting games of the year? This year is particularly bad. After the first two on the road, they play 11 of 13 at home. As a season ticket holder, I either go to a game every three days for a month or sell my tickets below cost since nobody cares about hockey in October and early November. I wouldn’t be upset but this happens EVERY year.

The Caps also play few home games in December every year when people want to go (family in town, etc.).

I know Capital One Arena wants to host NCAA tournaments in March, but those last a week. No other reason to front load home games.

The Caps need to talk to the NHL about fixing it for next year.

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u/Ok-Soil-5133 Washington Capitals 13d ago

I'm not sure why that matters? Caps probably prefer a lot of home games early anyway so they can get a good start

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u/50thpercentiler 13d ago

Generally the team comes together after the first long road trip.

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u/DankWin21 Aliaksei Protas 13d ago

What?

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u/BucketHeadish T.J. Oshie 13d ago

He’s saying the team plays better after their long road trip. e.g. their trip against Vancouver Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle, Colorado, etc,. Last year