The Washington Capitals were also nominated for the Sports Team of the Year by the Sports Business Journal but came up short when Atlanta United of MLS took home the crown. Despite falling to this national nomination, Capitals fans and Washington sports fans who support each team know very well how “distinct” this 2017-18 team was.
That’s why this honor for the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame speaks volumes.
“The D.C. Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to introduce a new designation for recognition, Team of Distinction, and to recognize the 2018 Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals as the first to be honored,” noted Bobby Goldwater, the Chairman of the selection committee, in a press release.