On a night when the Caps nearly came from behind to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team did something else to help cement their identity as a D.C. institution. With 8:35 remaining in the third period, and both teams readying for a faceoff in the Capitals' defensive end, the team's sound crew played Chuck Brown's "Bustin' Loose" over the arena speaker system. more ›

In the Washington Capitals first game in 550 days, the city's hockey team defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets before a near capacity crowd long thirsting for the team's return. DCist can't help but be excited for this turn of events -- a full season gone, we finally have one more thing to carry our attention through the soon-to-come winter months. Mayor Offers Barry Support: Upon learning that former mayor and current Ward 8 Council-member Marion... more ›