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Capitals and The Wharf announce winter-themed programming

Capitals and The Wharf announce winter programming originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   The Capitals unveiled on Tuesday a new team-themed setting at The Wharf that fans around Washington D.C. can gather around to enjoy as Alex Ovechkin and Co. enter the heart of the regular-season schedule. Open now is a new Capitals-centric “Camp Wharf” campfire with a wood-burning fire every Friday through Sunday during the winter season. It’s the perfect place for some Capitals-themed s’mores, which include the mouth-watering combination of some hot apple cider and a peppermint patty ‘puck’ sandwiched in a graham cracker with a giant marshmallow. It doesn’t get too much better than that.

Camp Wharf’s hours are Friday from 6-11 p.m., Saturday from 3-11 p.m. and Sunday 3-10 p.m. Additionally, fans can enjoy two parties at the rink featuring giveaways, a DJ, and Caps-themed beverages. The dates for the Rock the Rink Skates and Viewing Party are Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored career goals 856 and 857 less than two minutes apart, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth showcase of the sport. Ovechkin moved 38 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, scoring two of the seven in the game's first 25 minutes. A furious start also included Matt Rempe fighting Dylan McIlrath in his return to the Rangers lineup, electrifying the sellout crowd mixed between home red and visiting blue.
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