Capitals Outsider · Oct 2, 2024
Alex Ovechkin in the Black Reverse Retro Jersey
The Capitals decided to bring back the black Reverse Retro screaming eagle jersey for six home games this year, which they announced as a birthday present to Alex Ovechkin.
Ovi has been a vocal supporter of bringing the jersey back, with good reason.
The Caps first debuted the black Reverse Retro jersey in 2022-23, perhaps after Ovechkin himself floated some ideas. In the seven games they wore that jersey, the Caps’ record was 4-2-1. Ovechkin scored a whopping 11 goals in those seven games. He scored at least one goal in each game, including one hat trick. Most notably, Ovechkin made history wearing the black jersey by passing Gordie Howe for second most goals scored all time.