The Capitals lost in overtime, it sucks, so we’re going to ignore that and write about Cowbells. 18,506. That’s the published seating capacity of Verizon Center, and presumably that is how many free cowbells were distributed before tonight’s game. That’s how many cowbells we heard throughout the game. All. Game. Long.
The reviews were mixed. If you’re a diehard Capitals fan in the stands tonight, then you rang your bell loud and proud. However if you were a casual hockey fan tuning in to watch the game on television, you have a new reason to hate the Washington Capitals.