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Washington Capitals

A professional hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals are in the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL (National Hockey League). The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is generally considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Capitals were founded in 1974. The head coach of the team (as of 2011) is Dale Hunter. The team plays out of ¬¬Verizon Center.

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