The Capitals unveiled their “Celebrating Black History” jersey at their practice facility on Wednesday and hosted a panel discussion about pathways to hockey as well as a skate for a group of students, faculty and staff from Howard University, a historically Black institution in Washington.

The Washington Capitals are celebrating Black History Month with a fresh look. On Feb. 5, the team unveiled the design for its Black History Month specialty jerseys during a discussion panel with Howard University.

The Washington Capitals unveiled today a Celebrating Black History Specialty jersey designed by The Museum DC. The jersey debuted during a special Black History Month panel, “Celebrating Black History – Pathways to Hockey”,