As Cal Ripken celebrates the anniversary of his record streak, here’s the cover of the program of the first game of the streak: May 30, 1982 vs. Toronto.

Don’t forget your 1982 giveaways. The Esskay jersey was given away on Game 1 of the streak.

Even the Houston Oilers think that was a collapse.

Matt Prater and Frank Reich are two of the most unlikely comeback players in Bills history.

While the Bills took advantage, the Ravens show why you never, ever should go away from what is working. Never.

While Atlanta and Houston seem to be the NHL's expansion favorites, what other cities hope to land a team? hockeyhotstove.com/nhl-expansion-…

Capitals announce that all six preseason games will be carried on Monumental, and 70 regular-season games broadcast locally. 18 games will be on national television or streaming, with overlap.

43 years ago this week, the Capitals acquired arguably the most important player in the team's history. How Rod Langway helped Save the Caps in Washington. hockeyhotstove.com/langway-trade-…

Capitals unveil another screaming eagle alternate jersey, this one a mash up with the original base uniform. Photo courtesy of the @capitals.

This model probably would have been used as the 50th Anniversary jersey had the switchover from adidas to Fanatics not taken place last season.

The Capitals add a new third jersey to the mix - but how much longer will they use their base set? hockeyhotstove.com/capitals-add-n…

With the new mash up jersey announcement, it’s time to recall this design which mysteriously appeared in a catalog 25 years ago but never made it further:

This was the crest and alternate logo which the team filed for around the same time but later abandoned. The current Capitals base sweater was rolled out seven years later.

Alex Ovechkin turns 40 today. What is next for the Capitals’ mainstay? hockeyhotstove.com/ovechkin-hits-…

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Reminder the Capitals 2025-26 preseason begins at 5, with broadcasts on Monumental and NESN. Hockey time is here, kids.

Capitals preseason is underway. Prepare accordingly.