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…